Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan Nazarali Aripov met with the detained citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Almaty. He informed 24.kg news agency about it.
According to the consul, as a result of the negotiations, the Kazakh side promised to release the detained four citizens in the coming days.
«As of today, Zakir Yuburov, 30, A. Khurov, 29, I. Macho, 35, and A. Jinshanlo, 21, are in special facilities in Almaty. I met with them personally,» he said.
The Consulate General continues to work on providing consular and legal assistance, organizing the evacuation of Kyrgyzstanis staying in Almaty and the consular district of Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda and Turkestan regions.
It is worth noting that Kazakhstan officially confirmed the detention of five citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in Almaty. The day before, the well-known musician Vikram Ruzakhunov was released.
Mass protests in Kazakhstan began on January 2,2022. Residents of Zhanaozen and Aktau in Mangistau region opposed the increase in prices for liquefied gas, then the protests spread to other cities. The situation is slowly stabilizing; the anti-terrorist operation continues. Internet access has been restored.
President of the republic 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. Scorpion special unit was sent to the republic from Kyrgyzstan.
