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Nur-Sultan, Apr 28 (EFE).- The first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, announced here Wednesday that he is stepping down as chairman of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in favor of current head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev."In accordance with the Constitutional Law of Elbasy, I have the right to chair the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan for life. I do not refuse, I will always be with you. But the Assembly should stand next to the current president as support," he said during the body's 29th session.The United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Miguel Angel Moratinos, described Nazarbayev as the main protagonist of development in Kazakhstan.The former Spanish foreign minister also expressed gratitude to Nazarbayev for "the personal friendship and support." "I would like to congratulate the people of Kazakhstan, its President Nursultan Nazarbayev and the current President Tokayev for what they have achieved in these 30 years, where in a very short period of time they have been able to build a country that has seen economic and social development with enormous international prestige," Moratinos said.Established in 1995 as an advisory body, the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan brings together delegates representing the more than 130 ethnic groups that make up the vast Central Asian nation.Its role is to promote dialogue in pursuit of social and political stability and fostering cooperation between the state and civil society. EFESHOT LIST: FOOTAGE OF THE 29TH SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE OF KAZAKHSTAN COURTESY OF ELBASY HELD I . NURS-SULTAN. SOUND BITE OF UN HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UN ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS MIGUEL ANGEL MORATINOS. INCLUDES VIDEO COURTESY OF ELBASY AND THE ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE OF KAZAKHSTAN.Keywords: efe,kazakhstan,assembly,people,nazarbayev,tokayev,moratinos
"I suspended my Presidential powers, and we constitutionally handed over power to another generation," said the former President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. "I think that this is correct, because everything goes, everything develops, moves." SOUNDBITE
Kazakhstani leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with Russia's Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. The allies appear to be attempting to reinforce ties after disagreements over Ukraine. It's the Kazakh leader's first foreign trip since being inaugurated for a second term last week, with the 69-year-old saying his choice to visit Moscow was symbolic. IMAGES
Millions of people were left without power after a huge blackout hit three Central Asian countries following an unspecified accident, according to officials in the ex-Soviet region. The capitals of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as well as Kazakhstan's economic hub Almaty suffered power cuts at around lunchtime local time. IMAGES of car traffic, power station in Almaty
Minsk (Belarus), Mar 14 (EFE) .- (Camera: EFE) The Belarusian opposition launches a national and international campaign against the president, Alexandr Lukashenko, which includes new protests, a referendum and sanctions against the considered last dictatorship in Europe.FOOTAGE OF THE INTERVIEW WITH PÁVEL LUTASHKO, OPPOSITION LEADER IN BELARUSTRANSLATION "To this day, unfortunately, we must verify that in Belarus there are not 300 political prisoners, as human rights organizations say, but thousands, tens of thousands of Belarusians retaliated for political reasons. At this time (since August 2020 ) 35,000 people have been arrested, according to data from the Interior Ministry. "Translation 2: "In this period nine people have been killed on the streets across Belarus. Many people have suffered physical harm. 1,800 have filed complaints about torture in detention centers and prisons."Translation 3: "Lukashenko is taking some timid steps and trying to create the illusion of change to meet the Kremlin's expectations. But really, we must understand that this person (Lukashenko), like any dictator, wants to stay in power until the last day of their life".Translation 4: "In our possession there is a secret document ordering members of the police, the KGB and the Army to form mobile brigades to crush the protests this spring. That is to say, once again, Lukashenko orders to the Army to participate in the repression of peaceful protests. "Translation 5: "That is, the extermination of the Belarusian people takes place. And Europe? Europe is in solidarity. Can solidarity be the only instrument for action? Why has a high-level group not yet been created in the EU for the beginning of the dialogue with Moscow and Minsk for the solution of the situation in Belarus? Why has the European Union not yet adopted sanctions against the regime, its portfolios, policemen, prosecutors, members of the security forces who torture Belarusians? "Translation 6: "Seven months have passed. And, so far, no real instruments of pressure on the regime have been adopted. Lukashenko, as a person, is afraid. But he only fears the strong, a strong partner or actor. The EU can and should be that strong actor. Using all the instruments of pressure, personal against Lukashenko and all his relatives. "Translation 7: "The citizens of Belarus have the right to self-defense. On March 25 we will celebrate an act that we will call" For Freedom "that will be related to a historical date for the People's Republic of Belarus (anniversary of its short-lived independence from the Russian Empire in 1918). Of course, Belarusians who take to the streets, and not only in Minsk, but also in other cities, take risks. The authorities are preparing provocations. They have already reported the discovery of TNT and weapons. All that is propaganda. " .
Decision Desk HQ has called Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election, and says Biden is preparing to be the country's 46th president. Until October, US President Donald Trump had still refused to commit to transferring power peacefully, should Joe Biden be named president-elect. Eventually, though, Trump backed down, saying he didn't want a transfer because he wanted to win. Now, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is seeking to soothe those who fear Trump may change his mind again. Business Insider reports McConnell assured a peaceful transfer of power between the Trump and Biden administrations. We've had a peaceful transfer of power going back to 1792. Every four years, we've moved on to a new administration. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
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