The protesters say recent parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan were fraudulent
Our correspondents say demonstrators occupy government offices in Osh and Jalal-Abad, as well as in several smaller towns -- including Talas, Kochkor, and Kadamjai.
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and Dimitrij Rupel, chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, both offered Kyrgyz President Askar Akaev help yesterday in resolving the dispute, which started last month during the run-up to 27 February parliamentary elections.
Akaev opened the first session of the new parliament in Bishkek by saying the election results were valid. Akaev said he will neither heed the demonstrators' demands that he annul the polls and resign, nor a call by lawmakers that he announce a state of emergency. (Reuters/AFP/AP)
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Photo Gallery: How The Protests Unfolded
Authorities Attempt To Contain Protests, Negotiate
Kyrgyz Police Battle With Protesters In Southern Cities
For more on the Kyrgyz elections, see RFE/RL's dedicated website Kyrgyzstan Votes 2005
Our correspondents say demonstrators occupy government offices in Osh and Jalal-Abad, as well as in several smaller towns -- including Talas, Kochkor, and Kadamjai.
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and Dimitrij Rupel, chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, both offered Kyrgyz President Askar Akaev help yesterday in resolving the dispute, which started last month during the run-up to 27 February parliamentary elections.
Akaev opened the first session of the new parliament in Bishkek by saying the election results were valid. Akaev said he will neither heed the demonstrators' demands that he annul the polls and resign, nor a call by lawmakers that he announce a state of emergency. (Reuters/AFP/AP)
Related:
Photo Gallery: How The Protests Unfolded
Authorities Attempt To Contain Protests, Negotiate
Kyrgyz Police Battle With Protesters In Southern Cities
For more on the Kyrgyz elections, see RFE/RL's dedicated website Kyrgyzstan Votes 2005
