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Kyrgyz clashes in capital, gunshots heard
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-03-24 17:01

Fighting broke out on Thursday in Kyrgyzstan's capital between supporters of President Askar Akayev and protesters demanding his resignation and a Reuters witness heard several gunshots.

Reuters correspondent Dmitry Solovyov said hundreds of Akayev supporters, carrying sticks and home-made shields, had waded into a crowd of over 10,000 protesters gathered on a square in central Bishkek. Police looked on.

"There is a fight going on with sticks and stones between thousands of people," Solovyov said. "It's volatile and people are running in all directions, chasing each other with sticks and stones."

Solovyov said he heard several gunshots but could not say who had fired them.



 
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