Kazakhstan will continue to ensure security and protection of foreign diplomatic missions, as well as personnel and property of foreign companies and investors. The President of the country Kassym-Jomart Tokayev posted on Twitter.
According to him, peacekeeping troops have been deployed in the country as part of the multinational forces of the CSTO member countries, who will stay for a short period of time until the situation stabilizes.
Mass protests in Kazakhstan began in early 2022. Residents of Zhanaozen and Aktau in Mangistau region opposed the increase in prices for liquefied gas, then the protests spread to other cities. Clashes with security officials continue in Almaty. The Internet is periodically turned off throughout the country, the media practically do not work.
The President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev introduced a state of emergency in the republic, dismissed the government and became the head of the Security Council. At his request, the CSTO countries sent peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan.
