Opposition leader Janar Akayev is also among those injured, his party Ata-Meken said.
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The Ministry of Health reported that the condition of the four injured was serious.
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At least 40 of the victims are known to be security staff.
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According to official results, political parties close to President Sooronbay Zhenbekbek have won the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday, but several opposition parties are disputing the results.
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International observers have stated that allegations of vote-buying and intimidation are credible and a matter of serious concern.
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Protests against official election results have erupted in Bishkek and elsewhere in the country.
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Police in the capital have used tear gas and water throwers to disperse protesters.
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According to official results, only four of the 16 parties have entered parliament, and three of them are expected to be loyal to President Zhenbekbek.
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Opposition parties have called on the Central Election Commission to annul the election results.
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One of the candidates, Rjskeldi Mombekov, addressing about 5,000 protesters, said the president had promised fair elections and had not kept his promise.
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Protests have called for Zeenbekov to resign.
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