Protesters in Alma-Ata surrounded two clinical hospitals, Khabar 24 TV reports.

It is noted that the protesters are not allowed to enter the institutions of patients and medical staff.

According to Sputnik Kazakhstan, the protesters are gathering again on Republic Square in the city. By 10.20 Moscow time, there were about 200-250 people in the square, the protesters continue to arrive. There are no police and military personnel yet.

On the morning of January 6, residents of Alma-Ata received an SMS notification about an anti-terrorist operation in the city; citizens were asked to stay in a safe place.

In Kazakhstan, protests began on January 2 in the city of Zhanaozen, Mangistau Oblast, due to an increase in the price per liter of liquefied gas to 120 tenge (about 21 rubles). Previously, the price for a liter of gas was 60 tenge. Two days later, clashes between protesters and the police and the military began in Almaty and a number of other cities. Clashes also took place in Aktobe, Taraz, Aktau and other settlements.

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