Turkey expresses deep concern over political crisis in Kyrgyzstan

AKIPRESS.COM - Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the political crisis in Kyrgyzstan following Sunday's parliamentary elections. "It is our most sincere wish to prevent the escalation of these developments and to solve the differences regarding the elections within the constitutional order through social consensus and common sense," the statement said.
Turkey on Tuesday also issued a travel alert for its citizens visiting Kyrgyzstan amid ongoing protests. A statement by the Foreign Ministry called on all Turkish citizens to refrain from visiting Kyrgyzstan unless necessary.
On October 5, thousands of protesters took to central square in Bishkek to protest against the results of parliamentary elections. In the evening of that day, clashes occurred between riot police and protesters. About 900 were injured and 1 civilian died of injuries, according to the Ministry of Health.
By the night, a group of unknown people stormed the White House. Jailed politicians, including ex-President Almazbek Atambayev and ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov, were freed.
On October 6, the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan annulled the parliamentary election results. Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament resigned.
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov called events an illegal power grab and urged all the parties to join for a dialogue.