President Zurabishvili condemns violence in Kazakhstan, calls for de-escalation
Zurabishvili asserted that civilians in Kazakhstan should be protected. Photo: President's press office
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Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has expressed her concern about the situation in Kazakhstan, condemning violence and calling for 'rapid de-escalation.'
The ongoing mass unrest in Kazakhstan began on January 2 over a doubling in price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the country.
The government of Kazakhstan resigned on January 4, but the protests continued.
Zurabishvili asserted that civilians in Kazakhstan should be protected.
We all need global stability and to reinforce peace and security, she added.
Deeply concerned with the situation in Kazakhstan. I condemn the violence we’ve seen and hope for a rapid deescalation. The rights and security of civilians must be protected.
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) January 8, 2022
We all need global stability and to reinforce peace and security.
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