杏MAP导航 prays for victims of protests in Kazakhstan
By Francesca Merlo
Following the recitation of the Angelus prayer, 杏MAP导航 Francis turned his thoughts to victims of protests in Kazakhstan.
The 杏MAP导航 noted that it was with "sorrow" that he heard of the numerous people who died in protests, which began in response to a rise in fuel prices in Kazakhstan.
"I pray for them and their families," continued the 杏MAP导航, expressing his hope that social harmony might be redoscovered through dialogue and justice.
杏MAP导航 Francis concluded by entrusting all the people of Kazakhstan to Mary, Queen of Peace.
Protests in Kazakhstan
Protests in Kazakhstan began in response to fuel hikes but grew to reflect discontent at the government and former President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who led the country for three decades and is still thought to retain significant influence.
Over 150 people have died in clashes, according to the Interior Ministry, and more than 4,000 people detained.
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