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Kyrgyzstan unrest
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 7, 2020: People gather outside the White House during a meeting of the People's Coordination Council. The Kyrgyz People's Coordination Council, involving the leaders of 13 political parties, has gathered at the White House to elect the new Prime Minister. Mass protests against the results of the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election have been held in Kyrgyzstan since October 5; protesters have seized the White House, with Kyrgyzstan's Central Election Commission canceling the results of the election. Abylai Saralayev/TASS (Photo by Abylai Saralayev\TASS via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 07: A general view of Presidential Palace is seen after the palace was emptied from protesters as protests continue in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 07, 2020. Lawmakers have agreed to appoint Sadyr Zhaparov as the interim prime minister after Kyrgyzstanâs prime minister stepped down on Tuesday. (Photo by Nezir Aliyev/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 7, 2020: People take part in a protest against the results of the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election in Ala-Too Square, central Bishkek. Mass protests over vote-rigging claims have been held in Kyrgyzstan since 5 October. Protesters have seized the parliament building, known as White House, with Kyrgyzstan's Central Election Commission canceling the results of the election. Abylai Saralayev/TASS (Photo by Abylai Saralayev\TASS via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 7, 2020: Cars burnt during mass protests that hit Bishkek on 5 October following the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election. Protesters have seized the parliament building, known as White House, with Kyrgyzstan's Central Election Commission canceling the results of the election. Mikhail Yegikov/TASS (Photo by Mikhail Yegikov\TASS via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 06: Demonstrators continue to gather around the Presidential Palace, in which they occupied tonight, during protest the results of weekend parliamentary elections, at Ala-Too Square, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 06, 2020. (Photo by Guliza Urustambek Kizi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 06: Demonstrators continue to gather around the Presidential Palace, in which they occupied tonight, during protest the results of weekend parliamentary elections, at Ala-Too Square, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 06, 2020. (Photo by Guliza Urustambek Kizi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 06: Demonstrators continue to gather around the Presidential Palace, in which they occupied tonight, during protest the results of weekend parliamentary elections, at Ala-Too Square, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 06, 2020. (Photo by Cengiz Buyar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 06: Demonstrators continue to gather around the Presidential Palace, in which they occupied tonight, during protest the results of weekend parliamentary elections, at Ala-Too Square, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 06, 2020. (Photo by Nezir Aliyev/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 06: A completely burnt vehicle is seen as demonstrators continue to gather around the Presidential Palace, in which they occupied tonight, during protest the results of weekend parliamentary elections, at Ala-Too Square, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 06, 2020. (Photo by Nezir Aliyev/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 6, 2020: Kyrgyzstan's citizens who have arrived from the country's regions gather by a bonfire outside the White House building that houses Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Administration and Parliament, seized by participants in protests against the results of the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election. Abylai Saralayev/TASS (Photo by Abylai Saralayev\TASS via Getty Images)
  • People protesting the results of a parliamentary vote gather outside the seized main government building, known as the White House, in Bishkek, on October 6, 2020. - Kyrgyzstan was deep in political crisis Tuesday with its pro-Russian president insisting he was in control despite protesters capturing the seat of government and freeing his predecessor and nemesis following violent clashes with police. (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP) (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 5: A burning vehicle is seen as protesters occupied the presidential palace and parliament building in Kyrgyzstanâs capital early Tuesday, angry over the results of weekend parliamentary elections., in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 5, 2020. (Photo by Nazir Aliyev Tayfur/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
  • TOPSHOT - People protest against the results of a parliamentary vote in Bishkek on October 5, 2020. (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP) (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 5, 2020: A rally against the results of the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election takes place in central Bishkek. Protesters deny the legitimacy of the election results, claiming the winning parties resorted to mass bribery of voters, and the authorities abused state resources during the pre-election period. Abylai Saralayev/TASS (Photo by Abylai Saralayev\TASS via Getty Images)
  • Riot police disperse protesters during a rally against the results of a parliamentary vote in Bishkek on October 5, 2020. (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP) (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP via Getty Images)
  • Riot police move to disperse protesters during a rally against the results of a parliamentary vote in Bishkek on October 5, 2020. (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP) (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP via Getty Images)
  • BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - OCTOBER 5, 2020: Participants in a rally against the results of the 2020 Kyrgyz parliamentary election assault the gates of the White House. Protesters deny the legitimacy of the election results, claiming the winning parties resorted to mass bribery of voters, and the authorities abused state resources during the pre-election period. Abylai Saralayev/TASS (Photo by Abylai Saralayev\TASS via Getty Images)
  • Protesters throw stones towards riot police during a rally against the results of a parliamentary vote in Bishkek on October 5, 2020. (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP) (Photo by VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP via Getty Images)

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