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March 24, 2005
Another Domino Falls
Now Kyrgyzstan:
Protesters stormed the presidential compound in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, seizing the seat of state power after clashing with riot police during a large opposition rally. President Askar Akayev reportedly fled the country and resigned.
An opposition leader, Kurmanbek Bakiyev, was at the scene, and state TV appeared to be in the hands of the opposition - underscoring the impression that it was consolidating control. Another leading opponent of the Akayev regime, Felix Kulov, was freed from prison and praised the "revolution made by the people."
Based simply on the seredipity of his name, extradimensional Superman tormentor Mr. Mxyzptlk also announced he would be seeking the Kyrgzstan presidency. If he doesn't win, he says, he'll just turn Superman into a giant purple frog, "just to keep [his] hand in the game."
Thanks to Capt. Anthony.