Abai looks on as workers clear snow from the square in front of Republic Palace demonstrators wanted to protest on
Protestors gathered today in Almaty, Kazakhstan to protest about the 20% devaluation of the tenge on February 11. A few hundred protestors marched from the square by Republic Palace to City Hall but before the demonstrators could reach New Square, police snatch squads moved in to detain around 30 people. For more background, check out this piece on EurasiaNet.org.
A protestor is bundled away by the police in Almaty
Almaty Prosecutor tells crowd to disperse or face arrest for holding a rally without the ten day’s notice required by law – no notice is needed for a devaluation of the tenge.
A protestor is arrested and taken away by the police in Almaty
Nice shades – some KNB head honcho?
Lines of police ready for lunch after a busy day’s work
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