Violence erupts across Kyrgyzstan as protesters challenge police crackdown, storm buildings

Police in Bishkek used rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons and concussion grenades to crack down on the crowds of jubilant young men clad in black, who were disarming officers and seizing their trucks and armoured personnel carriers.

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Published inThe Canadian Press
Main Author Leonard, Peter
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto Canadian Press Enterprises Inc 07.04.2010
Subjects
Demonstrations & protests
Office buildings
Prime ministers
Riot control
Violence
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Summary:Police in Bishkek used rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons and concussion grenades to crack down on the crowds of jubilant young men clad in black, who were disarming officers and seizing their trucks and armoured personnel carriers.