US statement on current situation in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, Oct. 8, 2020 / Kabar /. The United States is closely following events in the Kyrgyz, says in the statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. “We ask that all sides refrain from violence, and resolve the election dispute through peaceful means. The United States stands with the Kyrgyz people as they make decisions about their future, the composition of their government, and how and when elections are organized. The United States respects the Kyrgyz Republic’s sovereignty and democratic form of government. The events of the last few days are a reflection of internal political dynamics, not external ones. We call on all of Kyrgyzstan’s neighbors and international partners to refrain from violating its sovereignty during this delicate moment in its national history,” the statement said. After the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan held on Oct. 4 some political parties, who lost the elections, organized protests on Monday demanding to annul the election results. The protests rose to clashes between police and protesters. The participants of the protest action seized the Parliament building and other strategic objects, released some formed officials from jail. The country’s prime minister and parliament speaker resigned. The Central Election Commission on Tuesday annulled the results of the elections.