The Kyrgyzstan Revolution Is Successful. Former President Flees



Deposed Kyrgyz President Leaves, Allowing U.S. Outreach To New Leaders -- Washington Post
MOSCOW -- The ousted president of Kyrgyzstan left the country Thursday in a deal with the political coalition that seized power after violent protests last week, ending a long standoff and clearing the way for Washington to recognize and provide aid to the strategically located nation's new government.

Kurmanbek Bakiyev had been holed up in a mountain village since fleeing the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, on April 7 after his security forces opened fire on demonstrators. He flew to a city in neighboring Kazakhstan, where the government said it had helped engineer his departure.

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More News On Kyrgyzstan

Deposed Kyrgyz president flees country -- L.A. Times
Ousted Kyrgyzstan president flees country -- The Guardian
Deposed Kyrgyz President Leaves Country and Resigns -- Voice of America
Elections promised as Bakiyev flees country -- Independent
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