Violence as security forces crack down in Kazakhstan

Security forces in Kazakhstan have stated they killed dozens of anti-government protesters in the city of Almaty. The violence comes after three days of unrest in which protesters set fire to the Almaty mayor’s office.

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[Photo: Troops pictured in the main square in Almaty. Credit: Reuters]