The US on Wednesday called for restraint in Kazakhstan, which has been hit by rising social tensions over a huge increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices.
In a statement, State Department spokesman Ned Price said Washington is closely following the situation in Kazakhstan, which he called "a valued partner.”
"We condemn the acts of violence and destruction of property and call for restraint by both the authorities and protestors," said Price.
He said the US asks all Kazakhstanis to respect and defend constitutional institutions, human rights and media freedom, including through the restoration of internet service.
"We urge all parties to find a peaceful resolution of the state of emergency," he added.
The UN also urged the authorities and demonstrators to "exercise restraint, refrain from violence and promote dialogue."
In a statement, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for Secretary General Antonio Guterres, said the UN is following events in Kazakhstan "with concern."
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