Question:Which central Asian country president Sooronbai Jeenbekov had resigned amid election turmoil?
(a) Kazakhstan
(b) Kyrgyzstan
(c) Turkmenistan
(d) Uzbekistan
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On 15th October 2020, Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov announced his resignation amid political unrest broke out after disputed parliamentary election.
- Parliamentary election for the Central Asian country was held on 4th October. The opposition rejected the election accusing of vote-buying and other irregularities.
- The disputed vote triggered protests and unrest as protesters then took over government buildings and looted some offices.
- Kyrgyzstan has a history of political volatility – two of its presidents have been toppled by revolts in the past 15 years.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/kyrgyzstan-president-sooronbai-jeenbekov-steps-down-amid-election-turmoil-6738190/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/15/kyrgyzstan-president-jeenbekov-announces-resignation