Kazakhstan protests: Dozens killed in crackdown

Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government protesters in the main city Almaty. Unrest that began on Sunday over fuel increases culminated in days of violent anti-government protests. Russian led troops, invited by president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to help keep the peace are arriving. We speak to our Central Asia correspondent and BBC Russian about the developments.

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(Photo: Troops are seen at the main square where hundreds of people were protesting against the government, in Almaty, Kazakhstan January 6, 2022. Credit: Reuters/Mariya Gordeyeva)