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The protesters occupied the government house. Photo by Vladimir Pirogov (Reuters / Scanpix)
The Kyrgyz Central Election Commission (KCH) officially annulled the results of Sunday’s disputed parliamentary elections on Tuesday. Protesters occupied the government house on Monday night after clashes with militias and released the jailed former president. The current pro-Russian president of Kyrgyzstan claimed on Tuesday that he controlled the country.
“The commissioners have decided … to invalidate the results of the parliamentary elections on October 4,” Shaildabekova told Interfax.
According to her, that decision was made in light of the situation.
“In order not to strain the situation in the country, that decision has been made. The 11 members of the CRC who participated in the meeting unanimously supported the proposal,” said N. Šaildabekova.
The president claims to control the country
A statement from Sooronbay Zejbekbek’s office said the president “is in control of the situation and believes that all political forces will put the interests of the country above his own.”
Zejbekbek also announced that last night an attempt had been made to seize power in the country.
“Last night, some political forces tried to illegally seize state power. Using the election results as a pretext, they violated public order, “the statement said.
According to the president, he ordered the force structures not to shed blood.
Zejbekbekov urged the leaders of the protests to abide by the law and the people of the country not to give in to provocations.
“I suggested to the Central Electoral Commission that it thoroughly investigate the violations and, if necessary, annul the election results. I call on the leaders of the political parties to reassure their followers and remove them from the rally. I urge all my compatriots to keep the peace and not give in to the calls of provocative forces. The peace of our country and the security of our society are paramount. I urge all efforts to elevate the destiny of the country above political ambitions and return to the realm of legal measures, “the statement said.
The opposition calls for his resignation
At the time, the Kyrgyz opposition said on Tuesday that it would seek the removal of President Zejbekbekov.
“We intend to push for the removal of Sooronbay Zejbekbek,” Maksat Mamytkanov, spokesman for the nationalist opposition party Chon Kazat (the Long March), told Interfax.
According to him, the opposition will also demand the adoption of a new constitution.
“Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary elections must be held again, but only after the approval of a new constitution. The current Central Election Commission should also be removed, we do not trust it,” Mamytkanov said.
A spokesman for the other opposition party, Mechnil (Patriot), said the opposition was nominating former MP Sadyr Zhaparov.
“The opposition wants to see Sadyr Zaparov as prime minister,” he said.
Zaparov’s supporters are currently occupying the Kyrgyz government building and are not allowing their staff to enter.
Earlier, protesters released Zaparov from a colony where an opposition leader was being held for taking hostages.
The government, in turn, declared that it operated under a special regime.
“The government calls on all participants in the political process to resolve problems peacefully. All issues must be resolved legally to ensure the well-being and security of our people, the prosperity of the country,” announced the Cabinet of Ministers.
Popular government
The clashes in Bishkek began on Monday with the announcement of the preliminary results of the parliamentary elections, which several opposition parties refused to acknowledge due to the alleged purchase of votes. The protesters who took to the streets demanded a new vote.
One person was killed and 590 others injured in the protests, the country’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday. According to Interfax, a man between the ages of 30 and 35 died who died of a severe brain injury.
The security forces used special means, including incendiary grenades and a water cannon, to disperse protesters trying to break through the doors of the building that houses the parliament and the presidency of this former Soviet republic.
At night, protesters stormed the National Security Committee building and released former President Almazbek Atambayev. According to local media, former Prime Ministers Sapar Isakov and Zantor Satybaldiev and several opposition leaders were also released.
Zejbekbekov will meet with the leaders of the political parties that participated in the parliamentary elections on Tuesday.
The parties that lost the elections at the time intend to form a “people’s government” and elect a new prime minister, Zhanar Akayev, leader of the opposition Ata-Meken (Homeland) party, said at the rally.
A source in the security services informed Interfax that the opposition had appointed a new head of the National Security Committee.
Earlier it was reported that “friends of the people” were being formed in the capital and there were no militias to be seen in the city.
The protesters have also appointed a new head of the capital, representatives of the Bishkek municipality told Interfax on Tuesday.
“The mayor of Bishkek was occupied by about 30 supporters of opposition parties. They have not made any demands on the current government,” Gulia Almambetova, an adviser to mayor Aziz Surakmatov, told the news agency.
At the municipal building, the protesters delivered a press release to an Interfax correspondent, declaring that Zhoshbek Koyalyev had become the “mayor of the town”.
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