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UN calls on investigating reasons for 10 victims
The UN Human Rights Commission has expressed its concern over the 10 victims of the clashes that took place in Janaozen, Kazakhstan.
"We call on the authorities of Kazakhstan to immediately lead an investigation into this incident and take measures to make sure that law-enforcement bodies work according to standards in order to maintain social order," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pilay Rupert Cavali declared.
According to official data, the mass disturbances that took place in Janaozen left 10 citizens dead. There are also injured, including police officers. Fires broke out in the city's administrative building, hotels and the offices of the Ozenmunaygaz Company. Police say there are dozens of victims and injured.
