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| Kyrgyz president alleges coup plot |
| 2006-11-04 |
| BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan’s president, under pressure from mass opposition protests for his resignation, said on Friday authorities had uncovered evidence the opposition was plotting to seize control of key state buildings. As hundreds resumed their protests after an overnight vigil outside parliament, President Kurmanbek Bakiyev said an audio transcript showed protest organisers had discussed seizing state TV, the main presidency and government building, and the SNB state security headquarters. “Let’s not get overtaken by emotion. There is no threat here. There are no forces to carry out a coup. But there are intentions. There is proof,” Bakiyev told parliament as protests continued outside. The tape appeared to have been obtained from secret recording of a meeting on Thursday night in the office of one of the main opposition leaders, Omurbek Tekebayev. |
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