2020 Kyrgyz Revolution

2020 Kyrgyz Revolution
The events of the protests. From left to right:
  • Troops deployed to control the protests
  • A protester kicks Jeenbekov's portrait
  • A car burning in the middle of Bishkek
  • Protesters break into the White House
  • Angry protesters gathered and made makeshift campfire at the White House
  • The right wing of the White House was burnt down by the protesters
Date5 October 2020 (2020-10-05) – 15 October 2020 (2020-10-15) (1 week and 3 days)
Location
Caused by
Goals
  • Resignation of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov
  • Resignation of the government
  • Dissolution of the newly-elected parliament
  • New free and fair elections
MethodsDemonstrations, civil disobedience, riots
Resulted in
Concessions
Parties

Government of Kyrgyzstan

Lead figures
Number
Thousands
Casualties
Death(s)1
Injuries1,000+

The 2020 Kyrgyz Revolution, also known as the Third Kyrgyz Revolution, began on 5 October 2020, in response to the previous day's parliamentary election that was perceived by protestors as unfair, with allegations of electoral fraud. The results of the election were annulled on 6 October 2020. On 12 October 2020, President Jeenbekov announced a state of emergency in the capital city of Bishkek, which was approved by Parliament the following day. Jeenbekov resigned on 15 October 2020.