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Politics : Right Wing Extremist Thread

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To: sandintoes who wrote (48589)3/24/2005 6:13:36 PM
From: Rick  Read Replies (1) of 59480
 
Kyrgyzstan Leader Reportedly Flees Country (and blames America).

Thu Mar 24, 2:58 PM ET Europe - AP

By STEVE GUTTERMAN, Associated Press Writer

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - President Askar Akayev reportedly fled on Thursday after protesters stormed his headquarters, seized control of state television and rampaged through government offices, throwing computers and air conditioners out of windows.

A leading opponent of the Akayev regime, Felix Kulov, was freed from prison and praised the "revolution made by the people." Kulov said Akayev had signed a letter of resignation, the ITAR-Tass news agency reported.

Members of the reinstated parliament that was in power before February's disputed election met Thursday night to discuss keeping order in the nation and conducting a new presidential vote, perhaps as early as May or June...."

news.yahoo.com
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