Police fire on opposition rally in Kyrgyzstan
AP – In this image issued by Fergana.ru Information Agency, showing demonstrators as they gather in front …
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – Police in Kyrgyzstan have opened fire on thousands of angry protesters who tried to seize the Central Asian nation's main government building amid rioting in the capital.
Opposition activist Toktoim Umetalieva, who was in the crowd, says 17 people have died. An AP reporter saw 12 with gunshot wounds but could not immediately confirm that anyone had died.
Police in Bishkek at first used rubber bullets, tear gas, water cannons and concussion grenades to try to control crowds of young men clad in black who were chasing officers, beating them up and seizing their arms, trucks and armored personnel carriers.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — Witnesses saw police in Kyrgyzstan shoot dead at least 12 people and wound another dozen after opening fire on thousands of angry protesters who tried to seize the Central Asian nation's main government building.
An AP reporter saw 12 bodies as the crowd retreated.
Opposition activist Toktoim Umetalieva, who was in the crowd, says 17 people have died.
(This version CORRECTS that AP reporter saw 12 people with gunshot wounds, could not immediately confirm that they died.)
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