Kyrgyzstan election: Protests erupt over vote-rigging claims

Protests have erupted in Kyrgyzstan over allegations of vote-rigging in a parliamentary election.

The largest protest has been in the capital Bishkek, where thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets.

Police have used force to disperse demonstrators, including stun grenades, tear gas and water cannon.

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