Protesters seize airport of Kazakhstan’s biggest city, says source

5 Jan 2022 • 11:58 PM MYT
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An armoured personnel carrier is seen near the mayor's office during protests triggered by fuel price increase in Almaty, Kazakhstan January 5, 2022. — Reuters pic

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ALMATY, Jan 5 — Protesters seized control of the airport of Kazakhstan’s biggest city Almaty today, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the Central Asian country was hit by a wave of unrest that started with demonstrations against fuel price rises.

All flights to and from Almaty are temporary cancelled, the source said. — Reuters