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Kazakh president sacks government after fuel protests

The president of Kazakhstan has dismissed the government and declared a state of emergency amid violent protests over rising fuel prices.

The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has dismissed the government and appointed an acting prime minister in the wake of nationwide protests over fuel prices.

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