Kyrgyz gather to mourn revolt victims hours after 67 are injured in new unrest overnight
By APFriday, April 9, 2010
Kyrgyz mourn revolt victims; new unrest overnight
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Thousands of grieving and defiant citizens of Kyrgyzstan are gathering in the capital’s main square to mourn victims of this week’s revolt that left at least 75 people dead and forced the president to flee.
New unrest broke out overnight in Bishkek with gunfire throughout the capital city, apparently from clashes between looters and security forces backed by vigilantes.
The Health Ministry says 67 people sought medical attention for gunshot wounds and injuries from rubber bullets and head injuries after the latest violence.
Opposition leaders are moving to solidify their control of the country, but President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has refused to relinquish power. He has fled Bishkek for the south, where he has strong clan support.
