Following Sunday's parliamentary elections in the neighbouring country, yesterday a day of violent clashes took place which resulting in the storming of government buildings and left one dead and 600+ injured according to the BBC. The unrest followed allegations President Sooronbay Jeenbekov rigged the election in favour of parties supporting his presidency.
The Hasani government has released a statement on the manner as follows:
"We call for a peaceful dialogue and an end to violent in clashes in Kyrgyzstan, in the interest of stability in the region. However, the Kyrgyz government should also respect the right of free assembly and organisation. In regards to accusations of election rigging, this is internal matter but should be peacefully investigated by a neutral third party. We are willing to participate as such."
Kyrgyzstan notably claims and controls much of southern Mainland Hasanistan.
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