04:33Government representatives called for an end to the recent violence seen during protests in Kazakhstan during a press conference in Berlin on Monday, with one spokesperson stating that violence is 'not an acceptable means of political debate.'
Federal Government Spokesperson Christian Hoffmann demanded that the government of Kazakhstan take 'responsibility for the protection of its population.'
"Violence is not an acceptable means of political debate. The federal government demands that all those involved immediately bring an end to the violence and move towards restraint," Hoffmann continued.
Government representatives went on to comment on current tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with Hoffman stating that the issue would 'only be resolved politically and diplomatically, and not militarily.'
"The federal government is of course committed to the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine: they are not up for dispute," Hoffmann continued.
The issue will be discussed further during talks in Geneva on Wednesday during the NATO-Russia Council, and on Thursday under the framework of the OSCE.
The unrest in Kazakhstan started after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on January 2, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1. The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday that his country had managed to stop an attempted coup, coordinated by what he referred to 'a single centre.'
According to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health, over 1,300 people have been injured during the ongoing protests, and almost 400 have been hospitalised. Over 4,000 people have been detained and dozens killed since the protests started.
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Government representatives called for an end to the recent violence seen during protests in Kazakhstan during a press conference in Berlin on Monday, with one spokesperson stating that violence is 'not an acceptable means of political debate.'
Federal Government Spokesperson Christian Hoffmann demanded that the government of Kazakhstan take 'responsibility for the protection of its population.'
"Violence is not an acceptable means of political debate. The federal government demands that all those involved immediately bring an end to the violence and move towards restraint," Hoffmann continued.
Government representatives went on to comment on current tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with Hoffman stating that the issue would 'only be resolved politically and diplomatically, and not militarily.'
"The federal government is of course committed to the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine: they are not up for dispute," Hoffmann continued.
The issue will be discussed further during talks in Geneva on Wednesday during the NATO-Russia Council, and on Thursday under the framework of the OSCE.
The unrest in Kazakhstan started after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on January 2, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1. The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday that his country had managed to stop an attempted coup, coordinated by what he referred to 'a single centre.'
According to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health, over 1,300 people have been injured during the ongoing protests, and almost 400 have been hospitalised. Over 4,000 people have been detained and dozens killed since the protests started.
Government representatives called for an end to the recent violence seen during protests in Kazakhstan during a press conference in Berlin on Monday, with one spokesperson stating that violence is 'not an acceptable means of political debate.'
Federal Government Spokesperson Christian Hoffmann demanded that the government of Kazakhstan take 'responsibility for the protection of its population.'
"Violence is not an acceptable means of political debate. The federal government demands that all those involved immediately bring an end to the violence and move towards restraint," Hoffmann continued.
Government representatives went on to comment on current tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with Hoffman stating that the issue would 'only be resolved politically and diplomatically, and not militarily.'
"The federal government is of course committed to the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine: they are not up for dispute," Hoffmann continued.
The issue will be discussed further during talks in Geneva on Wednesday during the NATO-Russia Council, and on Thursday under the framework of the OSCE.
The unrest in Kazakhstan started after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on January 2, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1. The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday that his country had managed to stop an attempted coup, coordinated by what he referred to 'a single centre.'
According to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health, over 1,300 people have been injured during the ongoing protests, and almost 400 have been hospitalised. Over 4,000 people have been detained and dozens killed since the protests started.