Former President Atambayev detained in Kyrgyzstan – world news articles – UNIAN



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Atambayev was released from jail on Tuesday by protesters against the results of the parliamentary elections.

Almazbek Atambayev was arrested / photo REUTERS

Almazbek Atambayev was arrested / photo REUTERS

In Kyrgyzstan, they announced the arrest of former President Almazbek Atambayev.

TASS reports.

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Atambayev was detained by officers of the special police unit.

“Atambayev has been arrested, at the moment the issue of a containment measure against the former president is being decided,” said the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party.

According to the 24.kg news agency, the former president was arrested in a criminal case for organizing massive riots in Bishkek.

We will remember, yesterday, at the rally, Atambayev made a strong statement about the beginning of the third revolution in the country. At the same meeting, unknown persons opened fire on Atambayev.

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Ekaterina Limanskaya

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