ArmInfo. In the context of the current developments in Kazakhstan, RA Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan discussed with Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan Elvira Azimova issues related to the rights of the Armenian community.
According to Arman Tatoyan, he has been in touch with a counterpart from Kazakhstan for the last few days.
"And today, during an additional telephone conversation with a counterpart from Kazakhstan, I noted that issues concerning our compatriots continue to remain under my direct attention, and expressed my readiness to provide comprehensive support in any necessary case," Tatoyan said.
It is also reported that during a telephone conversation, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia expressed condolences to the Commissioner for Human Rights of Kazakhstan in connection with the victims against the background of events in the country.
It should be noted that national mourning has been declared in Kazakhstan today. As of January 10, 7,939 persons were brought to the internal affairs bodies of Kazakhstan. According to the operational headquarters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, , police officers with the participation of military personnel of the National Guard and special forces detained 207 people in two markets in Alma-Ata. In addition, 5 stolen cars, stolen goods and material values were seized. Meanwhile, according to the media, 164 people were killed in Kazakhstan during the riots. Most victims were recorded in Alma-Ata - 103. 83 people are in serious condition in hospitals in Kazakhstan. As a result of the riots, 2,265 people in different regions of the country applied for medical assistance. Most of all in Almaty - 1,100. In Almaty region there are about 300 people, in Zhambyl and Kyzylorda regions - 200 each. 719 patients are in inpatient treatment.