“Few dozen” Austrians in Kazakhstan – Vienna Online – Austria
In view of the serious unrest in Kazakhstan, the Foreign Ministry is in “constant contact” with the Austrians living in the country.
Currently one of the “few dozen” white men who are in Kazakhstan. They are doing well, said a spokeswoman on Saturday at the APA request. Unlike the USA, Austria is currently not planning to withdraw diplomatic personnel. The situation is being monitored very closely, the spokeswoman said.
“A few dozen” Austrians in Kazakhstan
A travel warning had previously been issued. On Saturday night, the USA had given the go-ahead for consulate staff who were not urgently needed to leave the country. Employees who are not responsible for emergencies are allowed to leave the country, according to the AFP news agency in a statement.
The situation in Kazakhstan has escalated
The situation in Kazakhstan had recently escalated when the head of state Kassym-Shomart Tokayev gave the order to shoot demonstrators. In a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tokayev thanked him for sending troops to support the Kazakh security forces. The authorities counted a total of more than 40 dead in the course of the protests, including security forces. In the case of civilian victims, a much higher death rate is feared than previously indicated.