BBCNEWS BBC News at Ten January 5, 2022 22:24:00
This is the fourth day of protests. what began as demonstrations over energy prices, now morphing into something more serious. "they said kazakhs wouldn't take to the streets," says rafik, "but we've grown tired and we've had enough." earlier, protesters stormed city hall, security forces responding with tear gas and stun grenades. president tokayev said terrorist gangs were trying to take over parts of the country. in an address to the nation, he threatened tough action and declared a state of emergency. he's called on neighbours including russia for help. far to the west, in the port city of...