“Regardless of level of conflict and who has the real power in Kyrgyzstan, please respect human rights,” Secretary General of Amnesty International Norway John Peder Egenæs after the violence which broke out in the capital Bishkek.
Stop violence
Although it is now reported that the clashes between police and protesters have calmed down, Amnesty fears that riots can flare up again.
“The authority has the responsibility to protect civilian population and armed force should only be used if necessary and proportional to the level of conflict. This applies regardless of who holds the real power," said Egenæs.
Amnesty said it is concerned that members of the opposition and random supporters may have been arrested arbitrarily and that they may face torture or other ill-treatment in detention.
“Kyrgyz authorities cannot
violate human rights, although the country is in a state of emergency, "said Egenæs. He emphasizes that the disturbances can not justify restriction of freedom of expression and the right to organize.
Development
The opposition has now reportedly taken control of the country and has dissolved parliament after announcing the formation of an interim government.
Opposition leader Roza Otunbayeva told the media that the interim government is fully in control and has begun allocating ministerial positions.
President Kurmanbek Bakiev was reported to have left the capital for the south of the country. It is not known whether he has resigned.
Growing discontent among the population caused by rising prices in heating fuel and electricity deteriorated into violence on Tuesday in the city of Talas, following the arrest of an opposition leader who was later released.
