A Blog by the Editor of The Middle East Journal

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Bakiyev Toppled in Kyrgyzstan?

There are reports that President Bakiev (Bakiyev) has fled Bishkek after several days of protests; opposition leader former Foreign Minister Roza Otumbayeva is reportedly claiming to be in charge of a provisional government.

Given the fact that the US use of the base at Manas has been critical to the Afghan war, instability in Kyrgyzstan could prove important. More as the situation clarifies.

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