The death toll during the mass riots in Kazakhstan has increased to 227 people. Reports about it “Interfax”.
Health Minister Kazakhstan Azhar Giniyat said that over the past three days the state of the two victims were worsened, which were in intensive care. They died.
Total, according to the minister, 177 patients died in hospitals. 2739 people addressed medical help.
previously became known that in Alma-Athe, where the main clashes were held, 160 people died, of which 11 were siloviki.
On January 2, mass protests began in Kazakhstan due to the sharp rise in gas prices for cars. Soon the economic demands were replaced by political, and the rallies turned into riots. In several cities, building buildings were set fire. For the suppression of the riots threw the army.
The President of Kazakhstan Kasim-Zhomart Tokayev called protesters terrorists and turned to the organization of collective security treaty. Peacekeepers have been protected by large infrastructure projects.