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Liputan6.com, Bishkek: At least 17 people were killed and at least 180 wounded in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday (7 / 4). However, the main opposition leader, said as many as 100 demonstrators were killed after police opened fire with live ammunition. Only, this claim has not been confirmed.

This incident occurred when thousands of protesters stormed the main government building, burning the prosecutor's office, and took over state television. Leader of the main opposition party Ata-Meken announced on national television that he was negotiating with the president and demanded the president to resign. Government officials could not immediately be reached for comment on the claim.

The eruption of violence has destroyed the stability of the former Soviet state is also home to U.S. military bases - the main supply center for fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan and surrounding areas. (AST / ANS / AP)