Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief Karim Massimov arrested for treason

Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief Karim Massimov arrested for treason

• Kazakhstan's former intelligence chief Karim Massimov has been arrested on suspicion of treason following nationwide anti-government protests. Mr. Massimov is an ally of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
• The detention of Karim Massimov was announced by the National Security Committee, a body he headed until his removal this week. Kazakh authorities gave no other details about why Mr. Massimov was arrested.
   

Published date : 11 Jan 2022 04:36PM