Protesters Seize Kyrgyzstan's Government Buildings Over Vote-Rigging Claims

Eurasianet.org: As dawn breaks in Kyrgyzstan, protesters control government buildings

Only hours after clashes broke out in Kyrgyzstan’s capital between demonstrators and riot police, the headquarters of government and the security services were seized by protesters, prominent imprisoned politicians had been released, and the president had gone to ground.

By daybreak on October 6, the central Bishkek square where hours of peaceful, if fiery, rallies sparked by anger over election-rigging had degenerated into a scene of bitter fighting the night before, large crowds of men milled around in uncertain anticipation.

The upper floors of the White House, the objective of much of the night’s fighting, were ablaze. The sheer speed of events was dizzying.

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WNU Editor: It looks like a revolution is now in play in Kyrgyzstan. The President of the country is nowhere to be seen.

More News On The Unrest In Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan election: Protesters storm parliament over vote-rigging claims -- BBC

Kyrgyz protesters take over, torch government headquarters: media -- Reuters V

iolent Protests in Kyrgyzstan Over Results of Election Marred by Vote Buying -- NYT

Kyrgyzstan protesters seize gov’t house, free ex-leader Atambayev -- Al Jazeera

Protesters over ‘rigged’ election break into government headquarters in Kyrgyzstan capital (VIDEO) -- RT

Jailbreak: Kyrgyz protesters free ex-president Atambayev, imprisoned for corruption -- RT

V ideo: Massive Fire Engulfs White House Amid Protests in Kyrgyz Capital -- Sputnik

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