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| Riot police walk to block demonstrators during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Jan. 5. AP-Yonhap |
South Korea’s foreign ministry expressed hope Saturday for the restoration of peace in Kazakhstan, which has been engulfed by anti-government protests over the past week.
Kazakhs have taken to the streets since last Sunday in a protest against inflation, which reportedly left dozens dead and more injured as the authorities sought to quell demonstrations.
“It is regrettable that the protests in major cities of Kazakhstan, including Almaty and Nur-Sultan, have led to casualties,” the ministry said in a statement. “We hope that acts of violence will come to an end while social order and stability are restored promptly.”
The ministry added no casualties were reported among South Korean nationals in Kazakhstan.
The ministry said the government will closely monitor the political situation in Kazakhstan and take measures for the safety of South Koreans in the country. (Yonhap)
Korea calls for restoration of peace amid unrest in Kazakhstan
Source: Buhay Kapa PH
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