190 people turned to hospitals in Almaty, where protests are taking place
Photo: Pavel Mikheyev / Reuters
190 people have turned to medical institutions in Almaty, where protests are taking place due to the increase in gas prices. TASS reports.
According to the city's public health department, 137 police officers were injured.
Earlier it was reported that clashes between protesters and police officers resumed in the city center. According to some reports, the protesters beat several police officers. The security forces, in turn, use special means against the protesters.
Protests in Kazakhstan began on January 2 due to rising fuel prices. On Tuesday, January 4, protesters clashed with security forces on Republic Square in Almaty. Law enforcers used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the protests.
