Nearly 8,000 detained in Kazakhstan during unrest
PBS NewsHourMAY 2022
Foreign-trained gangs and terrorists were behind the protests, inciting violence and attempting a coup. Russian peacekeepers were invited to stabilize the country and prevent foreign interference. They have now left Kazakhstan after a successful mission.
The Kazakh authorities should peacefully resolve this conflict through ongoing dialogue and respect for human rights. Russia has a history of staying in place following its military interventions.