Riot police form a police line near people who gathered at the settlement of Nizhnaya Alaarcha outside Bishkek, April 20, 2010. REUTERS/Vladimir PirogovKyrgyzstan Authorizes Deadly Force On Wave Of Riots, Looting -- Christian Science Monitor
Deposed Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev insisted from Belarus on Wednesday he was still the country's rightful leader, while the interim government in Bishkek authorized the use of deadly force to put down looting and ethnic violence.
Kyrgyzstan's ex-president, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, who was deposed in a street revolt two weeks ago, has taken refuge in the dictatorship of Belarus, while the country's interim leaders are trying to control a wave of ethnic unrest touched off by his ouster.
Interim leader Roza Otunbayeva on Wednesday gave orders for security officers to use "deadly force" on a wave of rioting and looting that has threatened her fledgling government's grip on power. That followed an appeal from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who on Tuesday expressed "deep concern" for the safety of ethnic Russians, who have been the victims of targeted attacks and illegal property seizures in recent days.
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Kremlin Defends Russians Caught in ‘Infectious’ Kyrgyz Violence -- Business Week/Bloomberg
Medvedev Orders Defense Chief to Protect Russians in Kyrgyzstan -- Business Week/Bloomberg
One killed, over 10 injured in Kyrgyzstan clashes -- Xinhuanet
Five killed in new wave of violence in Kyrgyzstan -- Deutsche Welle
Kyrgyz scuffles persist in ex-leader's stronghold -- AP
Deadly riots in Kyrgyzstan challenge interim government -- Christian Science Monitor
Deposed Kyrgyz leader says he is still president -- AP
Ousted Kyrgyz leader Bakiyev 'remains president' -- BBC
Ousted President of Kyrgyzstan Finds Refuge in Belarus -- New York Times
Deposed leader of Kyrgyzstan warned not to return -- AP
Kyrgyzstan to seek ousted president's extradition -- CNN
US issues travel warning for Kyrgyzstan -- Yahoo News/AFP
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