Kyrgyzstan declares state of emergency to stop protest

Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov has declared a nationwide state of emergency to help deal with ongoing protests and demonstrations.

Jeenbekov stated this on Saturday October 10, 2020, in a meeting with defense chief Taalaybek Omuraliyev.

He said, “His priority is to provide security and order in the capital, Bishkek.”

“We urgently need to take the situation under control and reinforce peace,” said Jeenbekov.

“Our citizens should not be victims of political passions of irresponsible politicians,” he added

UN secretary-general spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN is “concerned about developments in Kyrgyzstan and is ready to help find a peaceful resolution.”

Protests in Kyrgyzstan started Monday, with demonstrators breaking into parliament and other buildings and clashing with police to demand a new vote.

The unrest forced Prime Minister Kubatbek Boronov and Parliament Speaker Dastan Jumabekov to step down earlier this week.