Kyrgyzstan Protests
Kyrgyzstan—a tiny landlocked nation between China and Uzbekistan—burst onto the world stage Wednesday, as civil unrest toppled the president. Kumar Bekbolotov reports from Bishkek on the roots of the uprising—and how the West can help.
Vladimir Pirogov / Reuters
A plainclothes policeman kicks an anti-government protester in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where protests erupted April 7. Kyrgyz forces fired on thousands of protesters after some tried to smash two trucks through the perimeter fence of the government building, said a Reuters reporter at the scene.
Vladimir Pirogov / Reuters
Kyrgyz riot police come under attack from demonstrators. Police opened fire on thousands of angry protesters who tried to seize the main government building amid rioting in the capital.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
Kyrgyz opposition supporters bloody police force members. Opposition followers captured state television in a deadly revolt against President Kurmanbek Bakiyev.
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Protesters try to take a rocket-propelled grenade from a riot policeman.
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A demonstrator lies on the ground after being shot.
Vladimir Pirogov / Reuters
Kyrgyz police officers throw themselves over a wall as they flee from angry protesters.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
Kyrgyz protesters burn a police uniform.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
Kyrgyz protesters waving the national flag.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
An ambulance packed with injured people prepares to leave the main government building in Bishkek.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
A Kyrgyz protester kicks a captured police officer at the opposition headquarters.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
Kyrgyz protesters carry a wounded colleague.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
A Kyrgyz protester waves the national flag.
Ivan Sekretarev / AP Photo
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