Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev says militants from Central Asia, Afghanistan and the Middle East were behind violence that hit the country last week
Kazakhstan President Tokayev has accused foreign fighters from Central Asian countries and the Middle East of striving to create a"zone of controlled chaos" in his country.Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said that militants from Central Asia, Afghanistan and the Middle East were behind"I have no doubt that it was a terror attack," Tokayev told European Council President Charles Michel by phone, the presidency reported on Monday.
During the talks with Michel, Tokayev also said that economic damage could total $2-3 billion, citing preliminary estimates. Tokayev said the attack was "well organised" and involved "foreign fighters" who attempted to create a "zone of controlled chaos" in order to seize power.by police during protests that descended into violence last week and marked the worst unrest the former Soviet nation has faced since gaining independence 30 years ago.
Monday was declared a day of mourning for the victims of the violent unrest, which the Health Ministry says
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Nearly 8,000 Arrested, Dozens Dead In Kazakhstan As Officials Blame Terrorists For Violent UnrestI am a London-based reporter for Forbes covering breaking news. Previously, I have worked as a reporter for a specialist legal publication covering big data and as a freelance journalist and policy analyst covering science, tech and health. I have a master’s degree in Biological Natural Sciences and a master’s degree in the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge. Follow me on Twitter theroberthart or email me at rhartforbes.com
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