US condemns violence in Kazakhstan, calls for restraint - The Jerusalem Post

The United States on Wednesday condemned violence and property destruction in Kazakhstan and called on protesters and authorities to exercise restraint, the State Department said in a statement.

 

Calling Kazakhstan "a valued partner," the statement urged all Kazakhstanis "to respect and defend constitutional institutions, human rights, and media freedom, including through the restoration of internet service."

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