Russia on Thursday threw its weight behind...
six months to stabilize the situation, prepare changes in the constitution and hold presidential elections. The opposition accuses Bakiyev of mishandling the impoverished country and encouraging nepotism.The protests began in the northwestern Kyrgyz town of Talas on Tuesday after a few opposition leaders were arrested, and spread to other regions of the country, including Bishkek, on Wednesday. On Thursday, they are still ongoing.
Later the arrestees were released but it did not stop the protests. National TV, parliament and government buildings were seized by protestors. They also burnt Bakiyev"s residence in Bishkek. Kyrgyz media reported on Thurdday that crowds are smashing up ex-premier Daniyar Usenov"s house in Bishkek.
Opposition claims to be in control
Kyrgyzstan"s government formed by the opposition said Thursday the country"s armed forces, border guards and police have moved over to the opposition side.
Otunbayeva said the opposition,
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