Opposition in Kyrgyzstan challenges election results
ABC News
Scores of opposition supporters in Kyrgyzstan have rallied to challenge the results of a parliamentary election that was swept by parties loyal to the country’s president
MOSCOW -- Scores of opposition supporters in Kyrgyzstan rallied Monday to challenge the results of a parliamentary election that was swept by parties loyal to the country's president.
Sunday's election came just over just over a year after a forceful change of government in the ex-Soviet Central Asian nation that propelled Sadyr Zhaparov to the presidency.
With over 97% of precincts counted, three blocs supporting Zhaparov emerged as the top vote-getters with three other parties trailing behind. Several opposition parties contested the results, accusing authorities of vote-rigging.
About 100 of their supporters gathered outside the Central Election Commission's office, demanding a recount.
