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Former Kyrgyz president Atambayev detained after special forces storm his mansion for third time
Published time: 8 Aug, 2019 13:40 Edited time: 8 Aug, 2019 13:54
Almazbek Atambayev has given himself up to security forces, who stormed his residence three times over two days, stirring up bloody clashes with numerous supporters of the former President, resulting in one fatality.
Atambayev was apprehended on Thursday evening, his office told the media, after he gave himself up to law enforcement officers.Earlier in the day, the assault teams managed to finally gain entry to his mansion in the village of Koi-Tash, using heavy armor, rubber bullets and flash grenades.
Meanwhile, media reports suggested that the standoff isn’t over yet, as the convoy carrying the detained ex-President was blocked by crowds of his supporters.
Gunfire and blasts were heard in the area, with security forces reportedly having to take a detour to leave the embattled village.
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