"According to paragraph 1-2 of Article 41-1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan" On Communication ", the competent authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan are now taking measures to suspend the operation of networks and provide communication services in the interests of ensuring anti-terrorist and public security," RIA Novosti reports.
As noted, interruptions with mobile Internet in large cities of Kazakhstan have been observed since Monday, January 4, when mass rallies against the rise in prices for liquefied gas began in the republic.
In Almaty, Internet messengers and social networks do not work for users.
Earlier it was reported that in the central square of Almaty during the protests, protesters clash with security officials.
Later, law enforcement units ousted the bulk of the protesters from the Respublika Square in the center of Kazakhstan's Alma-Ata.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin instructed to create a government commission to resolve the situation in the Mangistau region of the republic, where there are protests over the rise in prices for liquefied gas.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev also called on the rally participants to dialogue.