In the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan, an unprecedented wave of protests is unfolding throughout the country. The protests started as a result of a drastic spike in gas prices but have resulted in major upheaval. The president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, declared a state of emergency. Host Carol Hills speaks with Aigerim Toleukhanova, a freelance journalist from Kazakhstan.
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