Kazakhstan violence “fuelled by leadership power struggle” - BBC News

Kazakhstan violence “fuelled by leadership power struggle” – BBC News

The authorities in Kazakhstan say recent violence on the streets, which is said to have claimed dozens of lives, was “an organised attack” on the state. They’ve blamed the unrest on “armed extremists” who they say were trained abroad.  …

“Shoot protesters dead without warning” orders Kazakhstan leader  - BBC News

“Shoot protesters dead without warning” orders Kazakhstan leader – BBC News

The President of Kazakhstan has ordered his security forces to use lethal force on protestors, after days of unrest following a sudden rise in fuel prices.   Russian troops have arrived to support his government.  The US Secretary of State,…

State of emergency in Kazakhstan as President appeals to Russia for help - BBC News

State of emergency in Kazakhstan as President appeals to Russia for help – BBC News

A state of emergency has been declared in Kazakhstan where protests sparked by rising fuel prices have widened into unrest over corruption and authoritarian rule. In the country’s largest city, Almaty, demonstrators seized the airport and stormed government buildings. President…