Violent clashes between security forces and people angry over the results of parliamentary elections erupted after a large protest in Bishkek on October 5 calling for the annulment of the election results.
Violent Clashes Break Out After Kyrgyz Elections
Demonstrators in the Kyrgyz president's office at the White House building, seized by participants in protests against the results of the Kyrgyz parliamentary elections, in Bishkek on October 5.
Demonstrators in the Kyrgyz president's office at the White House building.
Demonstrators in the Kyrgyz president's office at the White House building.
Demonstrators in the Kyrgyz president's office at the White House building.
Demonstrators walk from room to room in the White House building.
Protesters in Bishkek attempt to break through the gates of the government headquarters during a rally against the results of the parliamentary vote on October 5.
Riot police disperse protesters in Bishkek on October 5.
Protesters run away from tear gas during clashes with riot police in Bishkek.
Riot police disperse protesters in Bishkek.
Protesters push a burning trash can towards riot police in Bishkek on October 5.
Police using a water cannon against protesters.
Protesters throwing stones at riot police in Bishkek.
A protester waves a Kyrgyz flag during a rally.
Protesters gather in Ala-Too Square in Bishkek on October 6.
An injured person is attended to in an ambulance. More than 120 people were treated in Bishkek hospitals.
People protesting the results of the parliamentary vote gather by a bonfire in front of the seized White House in Bishkek.