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Kyrgyz president refuses to step down

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-04-08 22:54
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BISHKEK - Kyrgyz president Kurmanbek Bakiyev refused to step down on Thursday.

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In a statement published by the 24. kg news agency, Bakiyev said: "I declare that I did not resign nor do I resign as president."

However, he also admitted that he was not able to alter the current political situation.

"I am ready to bear liability for the recent tragic events if it is proved through an objective investigation, not using presidential immunity as a cover," said Bakiyev in the statement emailed to the Kyrgyz news agency.
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