Police in Kyrgyzstan fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters in Bishkek. Several hundred anti-government protesters have gathered outside the main opposition headquarters in the capital calling for the resignation of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. The Opposition leaders have called for nationwide protests today. <br/><br/>The unrest comes a day after thousands of people in the northwest city of Talas stormed regional government offices. The protesters briefly took the local governor hostage while another 500 surrounded the local police headquarters. Angry crowds attacked special forces police with rocks and petrol bombs.
News On AIR | April 7, 2010 12:43 PM
Kyrgyzstan police fire tear gas in Bishkek