# Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Last year
2022
# Almaty
Kazakhstan detains nearly 1,700 more after violent unrest
The additional detentions, reported by authorities in Almaty, which was hardest hit by the turmoil, takes the total number of arrests to about 12,000.
# Kazakhstan
Kazakh leader says Russian-led troops will pull out after quelling unrest
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has blamed the unrest on foreign-backed “terrorists”.
# Kazakhstan
More than 160 reported dead in Kazakhstan following week of unrest
Fuel price rises sparked the unrest that broke out in the country a week ago.
# Kazakhstan
Putin and Kazakhstan's president discuss steps 'to restore order' following unrest
It comes after the former head of the country’s domestic security agency was detained on suspicion of treason.
# Fuel Prices
Kazakhstan's president rejects calls for talks and tells forces to 'shoot to kill' without warning
The interior ministry said earlier that 26 “armed criminals” had been killed and 18 wounded in the unrest.
# Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Violent protests break out in Kazakhstan as President vows 'tough' response
Hundreds have been arrested in protests that started after a fuel price hike.
