Protests And Unrest Escalate In Kazakhstan

The video discusses the protests in Kazakhstan, initially triggered by the removal of a fuel price cap. Protesters expanded their demands to address corruption and improve living standards. The unrest was particularly intense in Almaty, where government buildings were stormed and set on fire. The police responded with tear gas and stun grenades. The President dismissed the Prime Minister and his cabinet, blaming financially motivated conspirators for the unrest. He also took over the Security Council, marking a shift from the old guard. The impact of these changes on the protests remains uncertain.

What initially sparked the protests in Kazakhstan?

• A new tax on imported goods

• The lifting of a fuel price cap

• The introduction of a new currency

• A ban on public gatherings

In which city did the protests become particularly intense?

• Karaganda

• Nur-Sultan

• Almaty

• Shymkent

How did the police respond to the protesters in Almaty?

• By negotiating with them

• By using tear gas and stun grenades

• By offering concessions

• By retreating from the area

What significant political change did the president announce during the unrest?

• He would dissolve the parliament

• He would take over the Security Council

• He would call for new elections

• He would resign from his position

Who did the president blame for the unrest in Kazakhstan?

• Foreign governments

• Financially motivated conspirators

• The media

• Opposition political parties