State of emergency in Kazakhstan as President appeals to Russia for help – BBC News

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State of emergency in Kazakhstan as President appeals to Russia for assist – BBC Information
A state of emergency has been declared in Kazakhstan the place protests sparked by rising gas costs have widened into unrest over corruption and authoritarian rule.

Within the nation’s largest metropolis, Almaty, demonstrators seized the airport and stormed authorities buildings.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sacked his authorities and mentioned there can be a troublesome response to the protests. He is appealed to Russia for assist.

Clive Myrie presents BBC Information at Ten reporting by diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.

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