Eyewitness: Bishkek Unrest
Kyrgyz journalist recounts confrontation between protesters and government troops on the streets of Bishkek.
11 Apr 10
Kyrgyz journalist recounts confrontation between protesters and government troops on the streets of Bishkek.
Nation pays its respects for the dead as new authorities attempt to stabilise the country.
Ex-foreign minister forms government as president flees, following day of political violence in which scores died. By Timur Toktonaliev and Ainagul Abdrakhmanova in Bishkek
Thousands besiege president’s office as anger over spiralling prices explodes into political violence.