Kazakh president orders forces to shoot to kill after days of protests

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Kazakhstan's President Tokayev says he authorized law enforcement to open fire on “terrorists” and shoot to kill, a move that comes after days of extremely violent protests in the country.

In a televised address to the nation, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev blamed the unrest on “terrorists” and “militants” and said that he had authorized the use of lethal force against them. “Those who don’t surrender will be eliminated,” Tokayev said.“What negotiations can be held with criminals, murderers?” Tokayev said.Vladimir Tretyakov / AP

The president added, however, that “terrorists are still using weapons and are damaging people’s property” and that “counterterrorist actions” should be continued. A vehicle in front of a burnt-out administrative building in central Almaty. Officials have insisted that the troops will not be fighting the demonstrators, and instead will take on guarding government institutions.In a concession, the government on Thursday announced a 180-day price cap on vehicle fuel and a moratorium on utility rate increases.

Kazakh officials have insisted that the troops will not be fighting the demonstrators, and instead will take on guarding government institutions.

 

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Not the U.S's problem we have our own

Terrorist complaining about fuel prices, I don't think so. Those look like ordinary angry people.

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