Kazakhstan declared a state of emergency in two regions early Wednesday as protests against rising liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices spread across the country. ... of Kazakhstan to turn into public demonstrations.
In a rare show of dissent in the authoritarian country, thousands took to the street as gas prices doubled. The government responded with curfews and tear gas ... .
ALMATY (Sputnik) - Kazakh PresidentKassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on the resignation of the government after a wave of protests swept the nation amid outrage regarding the rising cost of liquified petroleum gas ... .
The announcement came hours after the government declared a two-week state of emergency following protests over surging fuel prices. Protesters had earlier demanded the government resign ... .