Russia on Thursday threw its weight behind...
the scene reported on Thursday that crowds have set fire to and looted parts of the government headquarters in capital Bishkek.Around 1,000 people gathered in the square in front of the building and looters carried equipment and carpets out of the building. Smoke could be seen rising from the sixth and seven floors, where the presidential offices are.
A blood-splattered portrait of Bakiyev was hanging from a fence in front of the government building.
Fires raged across the city and shops have been looted. Similar scenes have been reported throughout the country.
The opposition called for calm and urged people to stop looting.
Despite the chaos, Bishkek mayor Nariman Tuleyev has said that vital services would be maintained. Street sweepers, out as usual on Thursday morning, could be seen clearing up the debris from three days of violent protests.
Major political unrest started in Kyrgyzstan last month when the opposition forces accused
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