Protest in Kazakhstan as Economy Crashes: VICE News Quick Hit

Dollar-mortgage holders march on Almaty to demand Kazakh banks recalculate their loans in the local currency. The tenge has lost half its value since the country moved to a floating exchange rate in August 2015. The demonstration is rare, as it is illegal under Kazakh law to hold a public protest without government approval. Watch more Quick Hits at VICE News - Subscribe to VICE News here: Check out VICE News for more: Follow
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