On Wednesday night, state of emergency declared in Kazakhstan after protests against fuel price increase, turned into violent acts. Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan are its member countries, temporarily deployed peacekeeping force to Kazakhstan upon the request of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Wednesday. On Thursday, Spokeswoman for the Kazakh Police Saltanet Azirbek noted that demonstrators attempted to attack buildings in Almaty city during the night and the attackers were neutralized. Also it’s been reported that dozens of vehicles were set on fire and shots being fired during the protests. According to statement released by Almaty Police, it’s been told that dozens of people died during raids at government buildings. In the statements, also it’s been remarked that total number of law enforcement officer casualties rose up to 12, while 353 law enforcement officers injured during the clashes between demonstrators. Meanwhile, government media described the incidents as a terror act, while it’s been narrated that a dead Kazakh police officer had been found decapitated.
Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.
The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.
Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.
Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.
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