Protesters Take Over Presidential Residence in Kazakhstan: Current Situation

Protesters have taken over the presidential residence of Kazakhstan located in Almaty, as reported by the news portal zakon.kz, citing eyewitnesses.

Earlier, media outlets had reported that thousands of demonstrators were trying to breach the residence's territory. Protests have resumed in central Almaty, with videos posted on social media showing a group of young individuals, one of whom was seen holding a special forces shield likely taken from clashes that occurred yesterday. Some participants of the march are also using specialized vehicles that may belong to law enforcement.

It is noteworthy that Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has declared a state of emergency in the Almaty region due to the unrest that occurred last night. The corresponding decree has been published on the president's official website.

Protests in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the New Year, with residents of Zhanaozen and Aktau taking to the streets to protest against the doubling of liquid gas prices.