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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Inserted 11 months ago

“We have a common goal - to intensify bilateral relations. We are also united by the desire to strengthen regional and international security and cooperation.”

Reuters

President of Kazakhstan

18 May 2023 3 1

Edward Lemon

Inserted 2 years ago

“When it comes to Kazakhstan, there's been the usual call for diplomacy. Kazakhstan abstained from the vote at the UN on the Ukrainian issue but we haven't seen open support for Russia's position. Going forward we can see more concerted pressure on Kazakhstan to take a stronger stance. Only yesterday, the news came that Kazakhstan can no longer export its oil through the Caspian pipeline consortium, which is part of Russia's original plan to cut off oil supplies to the West.”

Aljazeera

Professor at Texas A&M University

25 Mar 2022 6 2

Nursultan Nazarbayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“There is no conflict or confrontation within the country's elite. The rumours in this regard are completely groundless. In 2019, I handed over the presidential authority to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and have ever since been a retiree, currently enjoying retirement in the capital of Kazakhstan, having never left anywhere. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has the full power, he's the chairman of the Security Council.”

Aljazeera

Former President of Kazakhstan

18 Jan 2022 3 2

Ivar Dale

Inserted 2 years ago

“At this point, we would encourage Tokayev to make use of this moment to speak the truth about what happened over the past week. Questions will continue to be asked about the official version of events, which at this point does not seem entirely credible and lewd to unnecessary speculations. An independent, international inquiry into the events may become necessary.”

Aljazeera

Senior policy adviser with the rights watchdog Norwegian Helsinki Committee

12 Jan 2022 2 2

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“Thanks to the first president, Elbasy [Nursultan Nazarbaev], a group of very profitable companies emerged in the country, as well as a group of people whose wealth is significant even by international standards.”

Rferl

President of Kazakhstan

11 Jan 2022 3 1

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“The main mission of the CSTO peacekeeping forces has been successfully completed.”

Aljazeera

President of Kazakhstan

11 Jan 2022 3 2

Yevgeniy Zhovtis

Inserted 2 years ago

“I would not say that it is a clash between Tokayev and Nazarbayev. Sure, there have been tensions, but I think it is more a clash between Tokayev and those who support him versus the pro-Nazarbayev elite whose position has been diminished as Nazarbayev's influence weakens. They have seen Tokayev's strengthening position as a threat to their interests. But we have to remember that apart from that, there were peaceful protests which had nothing to do with this power struggle and which are rooted in socioeconomic problems, social dissatisfaction and corruption. Clearly, the situation has strengthened Tokayev.”

Aljazeera

Almaty-based Kazakh human rights activist, director of the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law

11 Jan 2022 6 3

Vladimir Putin

Inserted 2 years ago

“[CSTO] had managed to prevent the undermining of the foundations of the state, the complete degradation of the internal situation in Kazakhstan, and block terrorists, criminals, looters and other criminal elements. Of course, we understand the events in Kazakhstan are not the first and far from the last attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of our states from the outside. The measures taken by the CSTO have clearly shown we will not allow the situation to be rocked at home.”

Reuters

President of Russia

10 Jan 2022 5 2

Robin Forestier-Walker

Inserted 2 years ago

“A lot of questions are being asked, namely where is the real evidence that terrorist groups were operating … Instead, a lot of people think that perhaps this was more an internal affair, and an elite power struggle for control of Kazakhstan.”

Aljazeera

Al Jazeera’s journalist reporting from Tbilisi

10 Jan 2022 3 2

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“Under the guise of spontaneous protests, a wave of unrest broke out … It became clear that the main goal was to undermine the constitutional order and to seize power. We are talking about an attempted coup d'etat... The main blow was directed against Almaty. The fall of this city would have paved the way for a takeover of the densely populated south and then the whole country. Then they planned to seize the capital [Nur-Sultan].”

Aljazeera

10 Jan 2022 7 2

Bruce Pannier

Inserted 2 years ago

“One can sort of understand that he wanted to free up his own security forces to put down what he says are essentially terrorist attacks and an attempted coup - which is fairly ridiculous as there are definitely two different groups, most of whom are peaceful protesters in Kazakhstan. But the interesting thing about this is the Collective Security Treaty Organisation that Russia leads has never actually deployed troops in any of its member states when there's been unrest. Its charter states it is not supposed to interfere unless these member states face an external threat - which Tokayev provided by calling these terrorists 'international terrorists' and suggesting that they were trained outside the country.”

Aljazeera

Central Asia correspondent for Radio Free Europe and an expert on the region

09 Jan 2022 7 2

Robin Forestier-Walker

Inserted 2 years ago

“We are waiting for the body count to rise based on the scale of the fighting, the violence, and the shooting - heavy machine gun fire and explosions that went on for hours and hours during January 5 and 6. To add to that, the so-called anti-terrorism operation is still continuing across the country - so a very big operation going on with the Kazakh government attempting to take back control of the situation.”

Aljazeera

Al Jazeera’s journalist reporting from Tbilisi

09 Jan 2022 5 1

Erlan Turgumbayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“Today the situation is stabilised in all regions of the country. The counterterror operation is continuing in a bid to re-establish order in the country.”

Aljazeera

Kazakh Interior Minister

09 Jan 2022 1 1

Ben Goodwin

Inserted 2 years ago

“The public announcement of Masimov's arrest suggests that [President Kassym-Jomart] Tokayev is moving extremely boldly - in a way that most people did not anticipate at all - to dismantle the remnants of the very powerful Nazarbayev grouping. His arrest is a sign that not only have there been dismissals as a result of these protests, but that actually, the allies and family of Nursultan Nazarbayev are also being moved out of power.”

Aljazeera

Head of analysis at Prism Political Risk Management

08 Jan 2022 6 3

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“The militants have not laid down their arms, they continue to commit crimes or are preparing for them. Whoever does not surrender will be destroyed. I have given the order to law enforcement agencies and the army to shoot to kill, without warning.”

Reuters

President of Kazakhstan

07 Jan 2022 3 2

Xi Jinping

Inserted 2 years ago

“President Tokayev has taken decisive and effective actions at a critical moment, quickly calming the situation, which has shown his sense of responsibility as a statesman, and demonstrated a highly responsible attitude to the country and the people. China firmly opposes any force undermining Kazakhstan's stability, threatening the country's security, and sabotaging the peaceful life of the Kazakh people.”

English

07 Jan 2022 5 3

Su Chang

Inserted 2 years ago

“The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to Central Asian countries, and the economy in Kazakhstan also suffered from the breaking-off of trade and flights. In recent years, protests by the younger generation incited by nationalism have increased, shedding light on domestic problems and also explaining why the protests spread quickly to many cities. Who would benefit most from the riots? Probably the US and the West. Kazakhstan shares borders with both China and Russia, and the Biden administration's strategic purpose is to contain China and Russia. When Kazakhstan falls into chaos, the stability of the whole region would be affected.”

Globaltimes

Research fellow at the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

06 Jan 2022 6 2

Andrei Kortunov

Inserted 2 years ago

“For now, this is less an armed intervention than a police operation. But if it drags on, consequences for Russia could mount up. I don't think Russia had any choice but to intervene. Given how violent the unrest was and how unstable the region is, this seems like it was the only option. But it's important that this is a short, time-limited operation and that we don't get sucked in.”

Themoscowtimes

Head of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), a Kremlin-linked think tank

06 Jan 2022 1 4

Kevork Oskanian

Inserted 2 years ago

“This unrest is on an entirely different scale - encompassing the whole country - and shows the extent to which previous stability was superficial, and founded on a division of the spoils by a small, unaccountable elite. The Kazakh protests are not just a warning to the Nazarbayev clan that created a patronal, hydrocarbons-based dictatorship. Other dictators across the region with similar patronal systems will be watching warily, not least [Russian President] Vladimir Putin.”

Aljazeera

Lecturer at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom

06 Jan 2022 12 2

Nikolay Mitrokhin

Inserted 2 years ago

“For some, it's a popular revolt, and for some - an excellent chance to restore the USSR at the expense of frightened dictators who betray their country to save their skin and what's left of their power. There are no common [organisational] structures and obvious leaders, so far this is protest of workers from main resource industries, apparently, small businessmen and youngsters.”

Aljazeera

Research Fellow at Bremen University

06 Jan 2022 7 2

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“Today I appealed to the heads of CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organisation) states to assist Kazakhstan in overcoming this terrorist threat. In fact, this is no longer a threat. It is undermining the integrity of the state. Terrorist groups are currently rampaging across the country. They are seizing buildings and infrastructure and, most importantly, are seizing the premises where small arms are located.”

Aljazeera

President of Kazakhstan

06 Jan 2022 3 1

Ned Price

Inserted 2 years ago

“We ask for all Kazakhstanis to respect and defend constitutional institutions, human rights, and media freedom, including through the restoration of internet service. We urge all parties to find a peaceful resolution of the state of emergency.”

Aljazeera

Spokesperson for the United States Department of State

05 Jan 2022 7 2

Dosym Satpayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“The authorities are trying everything to calm things down, with a mix of promises and threats, but so far it's not working. There will be imitations of dialogue but essentially the regime will respond with force, because they have no other tools.”

Theguardian

Almaty-based political analyst

05 Jan 2022 4 4

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“As the head of state…I plan to act as toughly as possible. This is a question of the safety of our country. I am certain that the people will support me.”

Theguardian

President of Kazakhstan

05 Jan 2022 0 3

Peter Zalmayev

Inserted 2 years ago

“The formal excuse for the protests is the lifting of the cap on LPG, in a country where salaries are pretty modest by world standards. But on the other hand we are seeing increasingly political demands being added by the protesters, to the point where one of their main demands - the ouster of the government - has been met but it does not satisfy them any longer. This is a very scary situation … and officials are now smelling real trouble.”

Aljazeera

Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

05 Jan 2022 3 1

Bruce Pannier

Inserted 2 years ago

“As these protests tend to do, they started for economic reasons … but quickly took a political angle, where people started calling for free elections for local officials and the ouster of top officials. They're working to get this under control as much as they can [but] it's going to hurt the reputation of the Kazakh government.”

Aljazeera

Central Asia correspondent for Radio Free Europe and an expert on the region

05 Jan 2022 3 1

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Kazakhstan

“We have a common goal - to intensify bilateral relations. We are also united by the desire to strengthen regional and international security and cooperation.”

“Thanks to the first president, Elbasy [Nursultan Nazarbaev], a group of very profitable companies emerged in the country, as well as a group of people whose wealth is significant even by international standards.”

“The main mission of the CSTO peacekeeping forces has been successfully completed.”

“A lot of questions are being asked, namely where is the real evidence that terrorist groups were operating … Instead, a lot of people think that perhaps this was more an internal affair, and an elite power struggle for control of Kazakhstan.”

“Today the situation is stabilised in all regions of the country. The counterterror operation is continuing in a bid to re-establish order in the country.”

“The militants have not laid down their arms, they continue to commit crimes or are preparing for them. Whoever does not surrender will be destroyed. I have given the order to law enforcement agencies and the army to shoot to kill, without warning.”

“We ask for all Kazakhstanis to respect and defend constitutional institutions, human rights, and media freedom, including through the restoration of internet service. We urge all parties to find a peaceful resolution of the state of emergency.”

“The authorities are trying everything to calm things down, with a mix of promises and threats, but so far it's not working. There will be imitations of dialogue but essentially the regime will respond with force, because they have no other tools.”

“As the head of state…I plan to act as toughly as possible. This is a question of the safety of our country. I am certain that the people will support me.”

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