Protest organizer Marat Mynbaev said some 1,000 people attempted to march from the impoverished district of Shanyrak in the outskirts of Almaty to the city's main square.
Riot police reportedly stopped the marchers and forcibly dispersed them. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
Twelve protesters were detained.
Police in Almaty broke up a similar protest last month.
(AP)
Riot police reportedly stopped the marchers and forcibly dispersed them. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
Twelve protesters were detained.
Police in Almaty broke up a similar protest last month.
(AP)
