There is no internet in Kazakhstan amid protests over rising prices for liquefied gas. This is reported by “Kommersant” with reference to the initiative group NetBlocks.
It is noted that the connectivity of the Kazakhstani segment of the Internet with the rest of the network fell to 2% of the norm, which means the country’s disconnection from the Internet. Websites in the .kz domain zone (Kazakhstan), including media and government bodies, are not accessible from the territory of Russia.
There were also interruptions in telephone communications, Interfax reports, in particular, in Nur-Sultan and the city of republican significance Alma-Ata.
Earlier, the mobile operator “Beeline Kazakhstan” stated that inconveniences for users may arise for reasons beyond the operator’s control. Another cellular operator, Kcell, reported that, in accordance with the law “On Communications”, the competent authorities of the republic are taking measures “to suspend the operation of networks and provide communications services in the interests of ensuring anti-terrorist and public security.”
Protests began after the New Year over the rise in the price of liquefied gas. In Almaty, during clashes with the police, protesters broke into the building of the akimat (administration). There and in the building of the prosecutor’s office, a fire broke out. Earlier, the state of emergency was introduced in Alma-Ata, Almaty and Mangistau regions, Nur-Sultan.
Source: Rosbalt
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