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Security forces storm home of Kyrgyzstan ex-president: Spokeswoman

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Kyrgyz special forces stormed the compound of former president Almazbek Atambayev Wednesday and clashed with his supporters, his representative said, as the authorities apparently moved to prosecute the ex-leader on corruption charges after stripping him of immunity.

"This evening special forces attacked Atambayev's supporters... They opened fire, about 10 people are injured," a representative of Atambayev's staff, Guliza Chodubayeva, told AFP.

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First Published: Aug 07 2019 | 9:35 PM IST

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