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leaders were arrested, and spread to other regions of the country, including the capital Bishkek, on Wednesday. On Thursday, they are still ongoing.Later the arrestees were released but it did not stop the protests. National TV, parliament and government buildings were seized by protestors. They also burnt Bakiyev"s residence in Bishkek.
Opposition claims to be in control
Kyrgyzstan"s government formed by the opposition said Thursday the country"s armed forces, border guards and police have moved over to the opposition side.
Otunbayeva said the opposition, whose powerbase is in the north of the country, controls four out of Kyrgyzstan"s seven regions. She added that President Bakiyev has not given up his post and is trying to organize resistance in the country"s south where he traditionally has more support.
"The situation with Bakiyev remains unclear. He has not resigned and is in Jalal-Abad now. He is trying to consolidate the electorate
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