The Basics of Kazakhstan-
Where is it?
Kazakhstan shares its borderline with Russia to the North and China to the East. It is a great country. The area of Western Europe, dominating in landmass another former chamber of deputies (Soviet)of Central Asia.
Why does it matter?
It owns a huge mineral resource, with 3% of universal oil reserves and it has prime gas and coal sectors. Particularly involves Muslim republic with a large Russian minority.
Why it is making the news?
Fuel anarchy has rocked the government, arisen in resignations at the top, and a bloody clampdown on the protesters.
At the request of the authoritarian president of the country, Russian-led forces have entered Kazakhstan amid a brutal crackdown on the anti-government protests.
After the days of anarchy sparked by the hike in fuel prices, the authorities have reported the deaths of protesters and police.
The journalist in the largest city Almaty, on Thursday, have shared the video of heavy gunfire overnight.
The US, UN, France, and the UK have called from every direction to hold back from the violence.
In the update of Friday morning, the Kazakh ministry of internal affairs said 26 protestors, who were stated as “armed criminals” had been killed, and the remaining 3000 others were delayed by the officials.
It also said, about 18 members of the security forces have died and nearly 748 others have been injured in the violence.
According to state television, President ‘Kassym- jomart Tokayev is scheduled to address the nation on upcoming Friday
The president has criticized the foreign-trained ‘terrorists’ for the trouble, without providing evidence. On Wednesday, for the support, he accused the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The association involves Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Belarus, and Armenia.
The foreign force was sent to Kazakhstan about 2500 soldiers were assigned. However, the CSTO says, the armed forces are a peace-building force and will defend military and state installations. As per the Russian news agency report, they will remain to stay in the country for some days or weeks,
The US state department stated, they are closely monitoring the distribution of Russian armed forces. An officer said, “the frankly and the United States, and the overall world will be looking for a violation of human rights, and we will also be watching for any step that may place a affirm for the takeover of the Kazakh organization.”
On Sunday, the anarchy began, when the cost of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which was used by many peoples in Kazakhstan to fuel their cars were doubled which led to draw the of protesters on the streets.
However, the government has said, the prices will be renewed for six months. But this announcement proved unsuccessful to end the protest, which has expanded to involve other political injustice.
Whereas Kazakhstan is frequently expressed as autocratic, and most of the elections are won by the ruling parties with around 100% vote. There is no efficient political resistance.
