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In January 2022, a peaceful protest against an increase in fuel prices turned into anti-government demonstrations across Kazakhstan. Hundreds of people were killed in the ensuing crackdown by security forces. RFE/RL talked to journalist Cheryl L. Reed, who talked to local reporters about the events.
Almaty’s journalists witnessed Kazakhstan’s largest city roil with protests, peaceful at first, then become engulfed in deepening anger and shocking violence.