Watch VideoThe president of Kyrgyzstan has announced his resignation following a disputed parliamentary election.
In a statement, President Sooronbai Jeenbekov said he was stepping down to maintain peace and unity in the country.
Protests erupted in Kyrgyzstan earlier this month after opposition groups alleged the...
Kyrgyzstan's President Resigns Amid Protests
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