Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

13 Sept 11:51 Key points summarised by AI

Violent protests erupted across Kazakhstan, resulting in dozens of deaths, including 12 police officers, and saw government buildings stormed and set ablaze.
The unrest, initially triggered by a near-doubling of fuel prices, quickly escalated to reflect widespread discontent with the country's authoritarian rule and political elite.
President Tokayev declared a nationwide state of emergency, blaming 'terrorist bands,' and requested military assistance from the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which is deploying 'peacekeeper' troops.
The demonstrations, marked by severe internet outages and airport closures, represent the most significant challenge to Kazakhstan's stability since its independence from the Soviet Union.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.