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April 6 - Hundreds of protesters seize a government office in
Bishkek to request the resignation of
Kurmanbek Bakiyev after battling flashbangs and lachrymators. A local governor is taken hostage by protesters. Hundreds surround police HQ.
Almazbek Atambayev is seized by police. There are riots in Talas.
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly flees the country, as the government steps down and protestors overrun the parliament building. The opposition announces the formation of a new provisional government headed by
Roza Otunbayeva.
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev makes a last-ditch attempt to quell the riots by imposing a curfew as six people reportedly die.
Protesters seize the state television channel building in the capital, Bishkek. Kyrgyz opposition representatives and human rights activists appear on the TV channel KTR which resumes broadcasting after one hour.
Interior Minister
Moldomusa Kongantiyev is reported to have been killed after being taken hostage by opposition protesters inside an interior department building in the northern city of Talas.
100 people die in anti-government protests in Kyrgyzstan, according to opposition activist Toktoim Umetalieva.
The Kyrgyzstan government is ousted as the result of the popular revolt.
Opposition leader Roza Otunbayeva says she will lead a temporary government for six months.
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev escapes Bishkek, purportedly to a southern region of the country through
Osh. He refuses to resign, but admits he has lost control of the Kyrgyz military.
This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (December 2014)
April 6 - Hundreds of protesters seize a government office in
Bishkek to request the resignation of
Kurmanbek Bakiyev after battling flashbangs and lachrymators. A local governor is taken hostage by protesters. Hundreds surround police HQ.
Almazbek Atambayev is seized by police. There are riots in Talas.
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reportedly flees the country, as the government steps down and protestors overrun the parliament building. The opposition announces the formation of a new provisional government headed by
Roza Otunbayeva.
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev makes a last-ditch attempt to quell the riots by imposing a curfew as six people reportedly die.
Protesters seize the state television channel building in the capital, Bishkek. Kyrgyz opposition representatives and human rights activists appear on the TV channel KTR which resumes broadcasting after one hour.
Interior Minister
Moldomusa Kongantiyev is reported to have been killed after being taken hostage by opposition protesters inside an interior department building in the northern city of Talas.
100 people die in anti-government protests in Kyrgyzstan, according to opposition activist Toktoim Umetalieva.
The Kyrgyzstan government is ousted as the result of the popular revolt.
Opposition leader Roza Otunbayeva says she will lead a temporary government for six months.
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev escapes Bishkek, purportedly to a southern region of the country through
Osh. He refuses to resign, but admits he has lost control of the Kyrgyz military.