Fuel price protests: Kazakh government resigns | DW News

Protesters have reportedly stormed and set fire to government offices in Kazahkstan's largest city, Almaty. This comes after Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted the resignation of his government Wednesday following violent protests over surging fuel prices. Tokayev named Alikhan Smailov as acting prime minister, according to the president's office.

Earlier Wednesday, Tokayev had declared a two-week state of emergency in the financial capital Almaty and the province of Mangystau after protests broke out in several locations.

The protests on Tuesday came after authorities lifted price caps on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), allowing fuel prices to rise significantly.

The interior ministry said demonstrations continued on Wednesday when, "groups of citizens blocked roads and blocked traffic, disrupting public order."

More than 200 people had been detained and 95 police officers injured since the start of protests.

When announcing his government's resignation, Tokayev also said that the price cap would be reintroduced as a "temporary price regulation" for a period of 180 days.

The state of emergency includes an 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew, movement restrictions, and a ban on mass gatherings, according to official documents.
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