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Kazakh president: Forces can shoot to kill to quell unrest

2 Oct 02:06 Key points summarised by AI

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev authorized security forces to "shoot to kill without warning" those involved in the unrest, labeling participants as "terrorists" and rejecting any negotiations.
The country experienced its worst street protests in three decades, escalating from fuel price hikes to broader discontent, resulting in dozens of deaths among both protesters and law enforcement, and thousands of detentions.
Tokayev requested assistance from a Russia-led military alliance (CSTO), with troops arriving to guard government facilities amidst severe disruptions to internet and communication services across the nation.

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.