Earlier on Friday, after protesters besieged government buildings, President Sooronbai Jeenbekov said he was willing to leave office. His new decree raised concerns about an orderly transfer of power.
Protests, tear gas and a power vacuum: Kyrgyzstan reels after week of political unrest
The site of previous upheaval, Kyrgyzstan faces an uncertain future after protests sent its president into hiding.
New Clashes In Kyrgyzstan As Leader ‘Ready To Resign’
The new clashes broke out after Jeenbekov imposed a state of emergency in the capital on Friday and said he would resign to end post-vote chaos. A disputed parliamentary election sparked a fresh …
State of emergency in Kyrgyzstan as troops deployed amid growing unrest
Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in the capital Bishkek on Friday and ordered troops to deploy, as supporters of rival political groups took to the streets after days …
Kyrgyzstan election: Fresh clashes as president declares emergency
Fierce clashes have taken place between rival protesters in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, after President Sooronbai Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency. Rival political groups fought in the …
Kyrgyzstan’s president declares state of emergency amid protests
The president of Kyrgyzstan has declared a state of emergency in the capital to try to end the political turmoil over a disputed election.
Kyrgyzstan crisis: No clear leadership after days of unrest
Amid political impasse, Russia describes situation in Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, as ‘messy and chaotic’.
Presidents of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan discuss situation in Kyrgyzstan
The presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan held a telephone conversation and stressed the need for an early normalization of the situation in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbek president’s press service said …
Kyrgyzstan leader holds talks to try to end political crisis
The president of Kyrgyzstan held his first talks Thursday with the newly appointed speaker of parliament to try to end a political crisis that unfolded in the Central Asian …
Russia says Kyrgyzstan is in chaos and needs stabilising
Kyrgyzstan’s central bank has allowed financial institutions to reopen on Thursday since their closure on Tuesday, as business associations warned the nation of 6.5 million could face food shortages …