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What actually happened? Is it so hard to give an overview of the situation near the start before jumping into the newest, most dramatic aspects?

• PeterisP 5y ago
  My very rough interpretation of the last few days is as follows: Economic events (including increase of gas prices) triggered local social unrest, which the government attempted to suppress and failed as it escalated and resulted in at least some breakdown of government power (some police refusing to suppress protesters and joining them, protesters seizing government buildings and setting them on fire, looting of weapons from police stations, etc). The local military seems largely not involved (but there are some cases) and apparently it's not expected to be fully loyal to the leadership if asked to suppress revolts. After that ruler offered a back down on the changes and a rotation of the government, but the protesters apparently want a full change of leadership. This was not acceptable to the leadership, who invited neighbouring militaries to support them against the revolt, which can be used more freely/reliably than local army.
  • anonair 5y ago
    There are also theories, like the current president’s orders were sabotaged by those loyal to (or afraid of) the older one, so that he had no choice other than disbanding whole cabinet of ministers and asking for military support from Russia and other allies