Kazakhstan: Counter-Terror Operation Begins in Almaty, Says Commandant’s Office

The law-enforcement personnel have launched a special counter-terror operation in Almaty where looting continues, the Almaty commandant’s office reported on Wednesday. “A special counter-terror operation has been launched in the city to establish order,” the statement says. The commandant’s office also called on Almaty residents “to remain calm and render assistance to the law-enforcement agencies in establishing the Constitutional order and public security.” As the statement says, “radically-minded supporters of riots have caused huge damage to the city, put up resistance to the legitimate actions of law-enforcement agencies for establishing order and providing security.” The commandant’s office also reported that…