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.

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