Russia-led bloc troops to leave Kazakhstan in 12 days – president

Jan 11, 2022 2:00 PM PHT

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Russia-led bloc troops to leave Kazakhstan in 12 days – president

KAZAKHSTAN'S TOKAYEV. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is seen on a monitor during a video conference with the European Council President Charles Michel at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium on January 10, 2022.

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The Collective Security Treaty Organization will start withdrawing troops from Kazakhstan in two days, with departure occurring over a 10-day period

ALMATY, Kazakhstan – The Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) military bloc will start withdrawing its troops from Kazakhstan in two days’ time, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told parliament on Tuesday, January 11.

The troops will depart the Central Asian nation completely over a period of 10 days, he said.

Kazakhstan asked for CSTO military assistance amid violent unrest last week. – Rappler.com