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A good account about why it isn't so clear cut: https://www.palladiummag.com/2022/02/24/what-happened-in-kazakhstans-january-rebellion/ https://www.palladiummag
by dnissley 4y ago
A good account about why it isn't so clear cut: https://www.palladiummag.com/2022/02/24/what-happened-in-kazakhstans-january-rebellion/ https://www.palladiummag.com/2022/02/24/what-happened-in-kaz...
In a video from January 5th, people can be seen snatching up rifles offloaded by a truck. Some were likely convinced on the spot to grab one of the firearms being handed out, but who was responsible for acquiring them?
- throwoutway 4y agoSimplest theory: - weapons were owned by the military or LE - Weapons were stolen from storage or armory by corrupt officials and put somewhere less secure for later sale - someone who knew where they were and wanted to support the rioters stole them and shared them out quickly - or criminal elements stole them and spread them to seed more chaos and tie up LE while they focused on robbing something more substantial
- ftl64 4y agoHighly factual and well-written. Thanks for sharing the link.