Kazakhstan: Vehicles, TV station set on fire amid raging protests in Almaty

Protesters in Almaty set cars and the building of the 'MIR' TV channel on fire on Wednesday. As seen in the footage, protesters overturned a car standing on the roadway, after which they set it on fire. In addition, rioters trashed the first floor of the 'MIR' TV channel building, destroying the equipment used for filming, and then started a fire. The local administration building also caught fire. Units of security forces and military equipment have been sent to the streets. Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jormat Tokayev said Wednesday evening that he had asked the heads of CSTO states to assist Kazakhstan in overcoming the 'terrorist threat.' Protests are underway in Almaty, Uralsk, Aktau, Aktobe, Shymkent, and other cities. The regions are experiencing problems with communication, internet connection, and television broadcasting. According to Kazakhstani media, demonstrators are storming buildings, setting up barricades, clashing with security forces, and causing arson. Unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan on Sunday after prices for liquefied gas rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 - €0.24) per litre from January 1. The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on liquefied petroleum gas citing a need to liberalise the market.
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