2022-01-10: News Headlines

_____ (2022-01-10). Kazakhstan's Security was Undermined by Outside Forces. journal-neo.org Numerous publications that discuss the situation in Kazakhstan in recent days testify with increasing clarity that those events were sparked by outside forces. Doesn't the terrorist assault with two law enforcement officers getting decapitated on January 6 in Almaty resemble the recent attacks of DAESH (banned in the Russian Federation) terrorists in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan? And …

sputniknews (2022-01-10). 'Hybrid Terrorist Attack' Carried Out in Kazakhstan With Aim of Coup, State Secretary Says. sputniknews.com NUR-SULTAN (Sputnik) – The State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erlan Karin, says that the unrest in Kazakhstan was a "hybrid terrorist" attack carried out with the participation of both internal and external forces and aimed at overthrowing the government.

LeftEast (2022-01-10). Behind the protests in Kazakhstan. greenleft.org.au What's behind the protests in Kazakhstan? Aynur Kurmanov, a leader of Socialist Movement of Kazakhstan, discussed the situation in this interview.

ecns.cn (2022-01-10). China firmly supports Kazakhstan in maintaining stability, stopping violence: FM. ecns.cn China is willing to firmly support Kazakhstan in maintaining stability and stopping violence at this critical moment concerning Kazakhstan's future.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-10). Rohingya refugee camp fire leaves thousands homeless. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) — Thousands of Rohingya have been left homeless after a fire gutted parts of their refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh, police said.

Staff (2022-01-10). Kazakhstan crisis attempt to copy 2014 Ukrainian 'Maidan' — Putin. rt.com Troops from a number of former Soviet republics have been deployed in the wake of mass protests | Violent and bloody clashes in Kazakhstan are a form of aggression leveled against the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, claiming the same tactics used in Ukraine in 2014 were deployed to coordinate protests. | Speaking as part of a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on Monday, Putin said that the mutual defense pact's troops were working to secure the Central Asian nation after armed groups captured a number of key facilities and effectively took control of its largest…

Newsclick (2022-01-10). Mapping Faultlines: Protests in Kazakhstan and its implications for Central Asia. peoplesdispatch.org NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha talks about the wave of protests in Kazakhstan, its trajectory and the various forces at play. He also situates this in the context of regional configurations and the recent geo-political crisis…

sputniknews (2022-01-10). Kazakhstan Has Weathered an Attempted Coup D'Etat, President Tokayev Says at CSTO Summit. sputniknews.com Speaking at an extraordinary session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday that the recent unrest in the Central Asian country had been prepared for a long time.

WSWS (2022-01-10). Kazakhstan crisis heightens instability in Central Asia. wsws.org The political crisis in Kazakhstan, which began on January 2 with mass protests against gas price hikes, has become a focal point of geopolitical and social tensions across Central Asia.

Staff (2022-01-10). 'Terrorist' jazz musician released by Kazakhstan. rt.com Vikram Ruzakhunov set free after uproar in neighboring Kyrgyzstan | A Kyrgyz jazz musician has been released from custody by Kazakhstani security officials after appearing in a "confession" video, in which he admitted to taking part in violent demonstrations for payment, media reported on Monday. | Vikram Ruzakhunov was accused of terrorism by the Kazakh authorities, a charge leveled against thousands of demonstrators who took part in last week's anti-government protests, which eventually turned into rioting and looting. The jazz musician's identity was revealed on Sunday when Kazakhstani media released a vide…

Staff (2022-01-10). Kazakhstan crisis 'attempted coup' — President. rt.com Tokayev thanks Russia for assistance in dealing with worst incident "in the history of the country" | Last week's unrest throughout Kazakhstan was an attempted coup that had been planned in advance, and was not simply a spontaneous protest against rising fuel prices, the country's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claimed on Monday. | Speaking to an online meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), made up of six former Soviet republics, Tokayev also stated that constitutional order had been restored. | "Kazakhstan has experienced the worst crisis in the history of its 30-year independence,"

Staff (2022-01-10). Kazakhstan, Libya supply cuts push oil higher. rt.com Crude price rally initiated by riots and maintenance operations continued on Monday | Oil prices were up on Monday following days of supply shortfalls in Kazakhstan and Libya. | Global benchmark Brent crude gained 35 cents, or 0.4%, rising to $82.1 a barrel at 08: 00 GMT. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate was also up 37 cents, or 0.5%, trading at $79.27 a barrel. | Overall, oil prices jumped 5% last week following protests in Kazakhstan, which disrupted train lines and triggered a production plunge at the country's major oilfield, Tengiz. According to a note to Reuters from Chevron, Kazakhstan's Tengizchevro…

sputniknews (2022-01-10). Counter-Terrorism Operation Continues in Almaty, Overall Situation Stable – Reports. sputniknews.com NUR-SULTAN (Sputnik) – The situation in Kazakhstan's Almaty is stabilizing, although the counter-terrorism operation continues in the city, the Khabar 24 TV channel reports.

sputniknews (2022-01-10). 'Maidan Methods' Have Been Used in Kazakhstan, Putin Says, as Country Faced Threat to Its Statehood. sputniknews.com Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, addressing a meeting of heads of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), said that the main goal of the terrorists was undermining constitutional order, the seizure of power and an attempted coup, as he spoke of the wave of protests that swept across Kazakhstan earlier in January.

sputniknews (2022-01-10). CSTO Peacekeepers to Leave Kazakhstan at First Request, Once Situation Stabilizes, Ministry Says. sputniknews.com NUR-SULTAN (Sputnik) – The peacekeeping contingent of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) sent to Kazakhstan to help protect vital facilities amid mass riots will leave the country once the situation stabilizes, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry informs.

ecns.cn (2022-01-10). Chinese, Kazakh FMs discuss Kazakhstan situation over phone. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held a phone call with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi and discussed the current situation in the central Asian country.

Calla Randall (2022-01-10). The Weekly Round-Up: Colston Four acquitted, the new offence of breastfeeding voyeurism, and the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news: The Colston Four have been acquitted of criminal damage by a jury for their role in pulling down the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol and pushing it into Bristol Harbour during a Black Lives Matter protest in June 2020. Under the Criminal Damage Act 1971, a defendant will have a defence …

ecns.cn (2022-01-10). China urges U.S. to lift unilateral sanctions on Afghanistan. ecns.cn The Chinese foreign ministry Monday urged the United States to unfreeze Afghanistan's assets and lift unilateral sanctions on the country as soon as possible.

sputniknews (2022-01-10). Nine Killed, Four Injured in Explosion Near School in Afghan Province of Nangarhar, Reports Say. sputniknews.com Earlier, at least two people were killed and five injured in a clash between two Taliban* groups in northeast Afghanistan.

Staff (2022-01-10). Taliban hails talks with Iranian officials as 'constructive'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) — Taliban Deputy Spokesman Ahmadullah Wasiq said that the Taliban delegation's talks with Iranian officials in Tehran were "constructive".

Staff (2022-01-10). Economist names major risks for Asia. rt.com The region's emerging markets are well positioned but facing headwinds | Asian countries should brace for three major challenges in the year ahead, according to Carlos Casanova, senior Asia economist at Swiss private bank UBP. | "We have rising Omicron cases. We have priced in slower growth in China at around 5%. And now, the Fed meeting minutes suggest that the pace of the tapering will be faster-than-expected," he told CNBC, adding that those factors "pose a threat for the region as a whole." | According to Casanova, despite the fact that Asia's emerging markets are well positioned, they will be more impacte…

Shannon Freed (2022-01-10). Lakota Man: Father of Five Murdered In His Sleep. indybay.org Three people murdered on Jan 5 including Michael J White Plume, Oglala Lakota man. He was shot and murdered while he slept on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Ignored by media.

sputniknews (2022-01-10). India to Administer 'Precautionary Dose' to Frontline Workers, Senior Citizens as COVID Cases Rise. sputniknews.com As of now, India has administered 1.51 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to people, of whom 627 million have been fully vaccinated. In his address to the nation on 25 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the need for booster doses for healthcare and frontline workers and people aged above 60 with comorbidities.

sputniknews (2022-01-10). Opposition Forming 'Grand Alliance' to Take Down BJP Ahead of V-Day Election in Goa. sputniknews.com Last week, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates of the state assembly elections in Goa, the smallest state in the country. The polls will be held on 14 February in a single vote and the result will be declared on 10 March.

David Swanson (2022-01-10). Talk World Radio: Robert Fantina on Iran and Non-Agreements. warisacrime.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm, unless we can't get it to work and then it's recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the difficulty the U.S. government has in ceasing to …

sputniknews (2022-01-10). Record-High Infection Cases And Long Queues: is Israel Losing Control Over COVID-19? sputniknews.com On Sunday, Israel registered more than 17,000 new cases of coronavirus. According to estimates, the current wave of the pandemic will see two to four million Israelis infected.

teleSUR, yart, JCM (2022-01-10). Condenan a Suu Kyi a cuatro años de prisión en Myanmar. telesurtv.net La lideresa depuesta cumplirá cuatro años por tres cargos diferentes que ella niega desde el inicio del proceso.

sputniknews (2022-01-10). Netizens Troll AOC for Catching COVID-19 After Partying Maskless in Florida. sputniknews.com Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has triggered a furor online after she was seen several times breaching coronavirus guidance during the Christmas holidays.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-01-10). Kazajistán reporta que situación se estabilizó en el país. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de paz que la OTSC envió a Kazajistán completaron su despliegue en ese país, declaró el comandante, Andréi Serdiukov.

WSWS (2022-01-10). Amid warnings of an Omicron surge, Sri Lankan government maintains criminal "opening up" policy. wsws.org Despite the high Omicron infection rate in the Katunayake Airport area, the country's main international airport, there are no restrictions on the flow of foreign tourists entering the country.

Rick Rozoff (2022-01-09). West's bid to replicate 1980s Afghan model: U.S., NATO preparing to deliver Stinger missiles to Ukraine — NBC report. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From Interfax-Ukraine USA working on organization of delivery of Stinger missiles to Ukraine The United States is working with NATO alliance members to arrange for the delivery of Stinger shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, the mil.in.ua (Militarnyi) publication has reported, citing statements by an unnamed U.S. administration official in an interview with NBC News. Work …

Staff (2022-01-09). US officials tell media iPhone ban possible for Russia. rt.com Washington could cut off export of smartphones, TVs, and avionics to Moscow | America is preparing to inflict "severe and overwhelming" costs on Moscow should it attack Ukraine, White House officials have indicated to selected media outlets this week, ahead of landmark US-Russia talks. | The sanctions could reportedly be as tough as those against Iran, Cuba, and North Korea, and would focus on the financial, technology, and military sectors. Last month, news agency Reuters

sputniknews (2022-01-09). More Than 20 Armed People Arrested in Kazakh Almaty Region, Police Say. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – More than 20 armed people have been arrested in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, with 40 weapons seized, a local police department said on Sunday.

TASS (2022-01-09). CSTO showed 'remarkable unity' in response to Kazakhstan developments – envoy. tass.com According to Alexey Borodavkin, the CSTO acted efficiently and quickly…

teleSUR (2022-01-09). Kazakh President Declares Jan. 10 National Day of Mourning. telesurenglish.net "In connection with the death of people as a result of terrorist acts committed in the Republic of Kazakhstan, it is declared that January 10, 2022, will be that nationwide mourning day," according to the decree released on Saturday. | RELATED: | Violent protests sparked by fuel price hikes have been rocking Kazakhstan for several days, leading to multiple deaths and many injuries. Around 5,000 people have been reporte…

TASS (2022-01-09). National Bank of Kazakhstan to suspend operation of exchange offices. tass.com

_____ (2022-01-09). The Worse the Better — How Twitter Views Kazakhstan. strategic-culture.org By Paul ROBINSON | Various commentators have suggested that I write something about recent events in Kazakhstan. I've been loath to do so since my knowledge of the country is very limited, but there are some interesting things to say about what others have been writing on the topic, particularly concerning how it all relates to Russia. Notably, a certain part of the online commentariat has been keen to express indignation that Russia has "invaded" Kazakhstan to suppress a "democratic revolution". | The rapid spread of violence in Kazakhstan generated hopes in some circles that the mob would topple the "regime" an…

sputniknews (2022-01-09). Man Detained in Almaty Admits 'Unknown People' Paid Him $200 to Partake in Kazakh Protests – Video. sputniknews.com Kazakhstan declared a state of emergency until 19 January after a wave of violent protests swept across the country earlier this week, following a rise in gas prices.

ecns.cn (2022-01-09). Kazakhstan eyes post-riot restoration as situation stabilizes. ecns.cn Kazakhstan will pay special attention to normalizing life across the country as chaos caused by days of violent protests is easing.

sputniknews (2022-01-09). US Veteran: Russia Not Bluffing and Has 'All Options on the Table' for Security Talks With US & NATO. sputniknews.com Tensions are rising ahead of Russia's negotiations with the US and NATO over its security proposals, according to Mark Sleboda, a US military veteran and international affairs and security analyst, who believes that the latest sudden outburst of violence in Kazakhstan is by no means a coincidence.

TASS (2022-01-09). Over 2,200 people sought medical assistance amid riots in Kazakhstan – TV channel. tass.com The ministry specifies that the overall number of those injured has amounted to 2,265 people since the riots began…

TASS (2022-01-09). Over 1,300 injured amid unrest in Kazakhstan. tass.com And 16 law enforcement officers killed…

TASS (2022-01-09). Situation in all regions of Kazakhstan stabilized, reports Interior Ministry. tass.com The anti-terrorist operation to restore law and order in the country continues…

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-09). Situation in all regions of Kazakhstan stabilized: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) — The situation in all regions of Kazakhstan hit by unrest has been stabilized, Acting Interior Minister Yerlan Turgumbayev said in a statement circulated on Sunday.

TASS (2022-01-09). CSTO peacekeepers to stay in Kazakhstan until situation stabilizes – commander. tass.com They are protecting the important military, state and social facilities in Almaty and adjacent areas, Andrey Serdyukov said…

TASS (2022-01-09). Over 120 domestic flights cancelled in Kazakhstan on Sunday – Ministry of Industry. tass.com Overall, 224 flights were scheduled for January 9, 2022…

TASS (2022-01-09). Kyrgyzstan protests over detention of its national in Kazakhstan – security chief. tass.com Kyrgyzstan have sent a note to Kazakhstan…

TASS (2022-01-09). Putin to take part in CSTO Collective Security Council meeting on January 10 – Kremlin. tass.com The meeting will discuss the situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan and measures to normalize it…

TASS (2022-01-09). CSTO peacekeepers protect strategic facilities in Kazakhstan – president's press service. tass.com Law enforcement agencies and the armed forces are taking measures to restore law and order in the country…

TASS (2022-01-09). Virtual summit of CSTO on Kazakhstan planned for January 10 – Kremlin spokesman. tass.com Earlier, the press service of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reported that the video conference on the developments in Kazakhstan was planned for January 10…

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