Xinhua News Agency, Nursultan, January 6 (Reporter Zhang Jiye) Riots in parts of Kazakhstan continued on the 5th, with rioters attacking government agencies in many places.
Kazakhstan President Tokayev signed a presidential decree that day, declaring a state of emergency throughout the country.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (Jiangsu) said on the 6th that in response to Tokayev’s request, Jgang-san decided to deploy peacekeeping troops in Kazakhstan for a short period of time.
According to Kazakh media reports, thousands of people broke into the government building of Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, on the afternoon of the 5th, violently set fire and destroyed public property.
They also attacked the local prosecutor's office, the office building of Kazakhstan's national television station, and the local office of the "Light of the Motherland" party of the ruling party of Kazakhstan.
The Internet service in Nur-Sultan City, where the reporter is located, was completely interrupted from 17:00 to 24:00 on the 5th, and social media, instant messaging, web sites, etc. were all inaccessible.
Tokayev said on the same day that participants in the riots in some places were occupying large-scale infrastructure, and they even occupied the local airport in Almaty.
Hanat Temerdenov, chief of the Almaty Police Department, told Kazakh News Agency that the riots caused more than 120 police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and other vehicles to be burned, and more than 300 shops, restaurants and offices. Was beaten.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, as of the night of the 5th, the domestic riots in Kazakhstan had killed 8 law enforcement officers and injured 317 police and National Guard officers and soldiers.
According to news from the Almaty Municipal Management Committee, the Kazakhstan law protection agency has begun to carry out "anti-terrorism operations" aimed at restoring order in the local area. The management committee calls on residents to remain calm and assist the law protection agency to restore order and social stability.
According to the website of the Presidential Palace of Kazakhstan, Tokayev announced in his second televised speech since the violent riots on the 5th that he himself, as chairman of the Kazakhstan National Security Council, will take tough measures against illegal gatherings.
Tokayev subsequently signed a presidential decree declaring a state of emergency across the country from January 5 to 19.
Tokayev said at a security meeting held in the early morning of the 6th that participants in the riots have received strict training abroad, and the Kazakh government has sought help from the Ji'an organization.
He said that despite the complex situation, the Kazakhstan government will continue to protect the rights of its citizens and foreigners in Kazakhstan, and protect foreign companies and enterprises in Kazakhstan.
The rotating chairman of the Collective Security Council of the Ji'an Organization and the Prime Minister of Armenia Pashnyan issued a statement on social media on the 6th, saying that after receiving Tokayev’s request for help, considering the current situation posed a threat to Kazakhstan’s national security and sovereignty, The Collective Security Council of Ji'an has decided to deploy peacekeeping forces in Kazakhstan for a short period of time to ensure the stability of the local situation.
At the beginning of the new year, the price of liquefied natural gas in Mangistau state in southwestern Kazakhstan rose sharply, triggering protests in many places.
Tokayev signed a presidential decree on the 5th, accepted the government's resignation, and presided over a meeting on the socio-economic situation, and passed a number of measures to stabilize prices.
The Chinese Embassy in Kazakhstan issued a message on the 5th, reminding Chinese citizens in Kazakhstan to abide by the laws and regulations of the country in which they are stationed, enhance their awareness of prevention, reduce unnecessary outings, and do a good job of safety protection.