Nationalist leader freed from jail takes over in Kyrgyzstan
Sadyr Japarov assumes presidential powers after Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigns to 'avoid bloodshed'
15 October 2020 - 22:40
Bishkek — Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigned on Thursday, leaving power in the hands of a nationalist rival whose supporters freed him from jail last week.
The swift transition appears to put an end to more than a week of turmoil and unrest that followed a disputed election...
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