Protesters broke into the Akimat of Almaty

Protesters burst into the building of the akimat of Kazakhstani Almaty

Photo: Vladimir Tretyakov / AP

Protesters in Kazakhstan's Alma-Ata broke into the building of the akimat (local administration). Reported by “Sputnik Kazakhstan”

As the correspondent of the edition reports, there are police officers inside. Security forces and protesters use flash bangs. It is clarified that the protesters are defending themselves with shields and sticks. Another part of the crowd is trying to get into the old residence of the President of Kazakhstan.