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Ousted Kyrgyz president accused of inspiring a civil war

Kyrgyzstan's interim leader Rosa Otunbayeva has accused ousted President Kurmanbek Bakiyev of taking the country to the brink of civil war.

14.04.2010, 18:40

Kyrgyz interim government insists: Bakiyev must stand trial

Despite Bakiyev’s readiness to step down on certain conditions, the head of Kyrgyzstan’s provisional government Rosa Otunbayeva reiterated that President Bakiyev should be held responsible for the alleged crimes.

Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, right, during a rally of his supporters at the square by the local administrative building (RIA Novosti / Andrey Stenin)

13.04.2010, 18:34

Ousted Kyrgyz president lists demands to break government deadlock

President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiyev has said that he will step down if security for him and his relatives will be guaranteed and that the interim government will ensure peace and order in the country.

Overthrown Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev speaking at a rally in his home village Teyit (RIA Novosti / Andrey Stenin)

13.04.2010, 01:33

Bakiyev warns of bloodshed if there are attempts to detain him

Ousted Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has warned the new government that any attempts to arrest him will lead to violence: “If they try to do so, blood will be shed.”

12.04.2010, 03:16

Bishkek Diary: Face to face with Kyrgyz rioters

Well known photographer Ilya Varlamov visited Bishkek where he captured life on the streets of the riot-torn city.

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11.04.2010, 22:20 2 comments

Kyrgyzstan revolution is run by rumors - witness report

Well known photographer Sergey Mukhamedov visited riot-torn Bishkek where he learned that most of the news is not true.

12.04.2010, 13:10 8 comments

Ousted president wants UN forces in Kyrgyzstan

The ousted President of Kyrgyzstan, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, has called for UN peacemakers to enter the country and create an independent commission to investigate Wednesday's violent uprising.

Kyrgyz opposition supporters clash with police during an anti-government protest in Bishkek on April 7, 2010 (AFP Photo / Vyacheslav Oseledko)

08.04.2010, 13:26

Tensions still high in Kyrgyzstan

Thursday night has been marked by new clashes in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek and police firing at protestors attempting to storm the Interior Ministry building. The latest violence has left around 70 people injured.

08.04.2010, 16:59 2 comments

Kyrgyz President refuses to step down

President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, who has been ousted from the government by the opposition and forced to flee the capital of Bishkek, has finally made a statement saying he will not step down.

A woman walks by the burnt offices of the General prosecutor in Bishkek on April 8, 2010 (AFP Photo / Vyacheslav Oseledko)

08.04.2010, 20:25 1 comment

“Bakiyev’s criminal regime doomed” – former Kyrgyz president

In an interview to RT, former Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev said the end has come to Kurmanbek Bakiyev’s era, as it is a logical end for a regime that came to power thanks to a “color” revolution and based on repression.

Ousted Kyrgyz president leaves country, resigns from post

Published: 16 April, 2010, 01:53
Edited: 15 June, 2010, 17:22

Kyrgyzstan's ousted president, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, has left the country. According to the interim government, the original of his letter of resignation was delivered to Kyrgyzstan on Friday.

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2 COMMENTS

Scrat335 April 17, 2010, 19:12 quote

So he's going to move again? I wonder which mansion in the Washington DC suburbs that will be. Or will it be an estate near London?

catracho April 18, 2010, 21:51 quote

What a difference between a realistic person proffering his resignation and a feckless quisling one miles away willing to take his country to hell.

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