Janaozen in the Mangistau Region of Kazakhstan may witness new protests, organized by relatives of those who were jailed for the previous protests in December 2011. Protesters plan a hunger strike at the central square of the city. Armed forces have been moved in, Interfax reports.
Locals disappointed with a “soft” punishment for their Mayor Zhalgas Babakhanov plan to join the protests.
The police have been keeping the square closed for the second day.
