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In Almaty, Kazakhstan, army soldiers gather in the square
According to the news of TASS on january 6, after the outbreak of large-scale protests in Kazakhstan, Kazakh President Tokaev said in a televised speech to the whole country that he would stay in the capital no matter what, and according to the constitution, he had the responsibility to be with the people.
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Tokaev said: "Whatever happens, I will stay in the capital. The Constitution stipulates that it is my duty to be with the people. We will overcome this dark period in the history of Kazakhstan. We will walk strong through these days. He also said he remained committed to reform and would make proposals for the country's political transition as soon as possible.
On the 5th local time, Tokayev signed a presidential decree to accept the resignation of the government. At the same time, members of the Government will continue to perform their duties until a new Government is formed. The Presidential Decree shall enter into force immediately.
Recently, large-scale protests broke out in Kazakhstan due to rising natural gas prices. Tokayev signed a presidential decree and the whole territory of Kazakhstan entered a state of emergency. He said Kazakhstan was suffering from external aggression and had asked members of collective security organizations to help Kazakhstan deal with the "terrorist threat." The CICA Security Council has sent peacekeeping troops to Kazakhstan. (Overseas Network Wang Shanning)
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