The embassy highlights four main stages of events.
The first stage (from December 28 to 31) was characterized by peaceful actions that mainly took place in markets and among trade unions.
During this time, the government promptly entered into negotiations with trade unions and entrepreneurs, listening to their demands, which led to a shift in focus from demonstrations to dialogue, with some economic issues included on the agenda.
In the second stage (from January 1 to 7), new individuals began to participate in the protests, which led to violence.
From January 8 to 10, the embassy reported the infiltration of armed terrorists among the demonstrators, who opened fire on the police and peaceful residents.
The situation, it is noted, was brought under control from January 10.
The press release also mentions that the cause of the unrest was foreign interference, against which peaceful actions took place on January 12.
The embassy reported significant destruction, including:
- the arson of about 200 shops in various cities;
- attacks on 53 fire trucks, 8 of which were rendered inoperable, as well as the arson of 180 ambulances;
- the destruction of 26 banks in the capital;
- the destruction of 25 mosques in the capital;
- damage to 53 mosques across the country;
- attacks on government buildings, police stations, and state property, as well as the seizure of more than 1,300 units of weapons from terrorists.
