President Sooronbay Jeenbekov

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People protesting the results of a parliamentary vote gather by a bonfire in front of 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. VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP

October 7th, 2020 - 05:50 GMT

Kyrgyzstan's Parliamentary Poll Results Declared Null After Mass Protests

Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary election results, which took place on Sunday, have been declared invalid after mass protests erupted throughout the country. The decision by the country's Central Election Commission came on Tuesday shortly after President Sooronbay Jeenbekov said he ordered a thorough investigation into possible election violations. Former President of #Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev getting released by protestors from the local KGB prison after protestors reject election results. - #Bishkek pic.twitter.com/oIOzQHQzYr — ...