Almaty Protest

At least 164 people have died in the wake of violent protests in Kazakhstan this week, including 103 in the largest city Almaty, media reported, citing the health ministry.

Protesters gathered at the mayor's office in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty on Wednesday as unprecedented protests over a hike in energy prices spun out of control.

At least 164 people have died in the wake of violent protests in Kazakhstan this week, including 103 in the largest city Almaty, media reported, citing the health ministry.

Protesters gathered at the mayor's office in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty on Wednesday as unprecedented protests over a hike in energy prices spun out of control.