The British government on Thursday revised its Travel Advice for Kyrgyzstan,
warning against nonessential travel to the country "due to the increased level
of civil insurgency and the current volatile situation" there.
"Protests against the results of the parliamentary elections which took place
on Feb. 27 have now moved to the capital Bishkek...while the situation remains
volatile we advise against all but essential travel to Kyrgyzstan," the Foreign
Office said in a statement.
"British nationals already in Kyrgyzstan are advised to avoid large groups of
people and demonstrations...You should be aware ofthe continuing threat from
terrorism which Kyrgyzstan shares with other countries in Central Asia," the
statement said.
Opposition protesters seized control of Kyrgyzstan's main government building
and the national television station on Thursday, as the government was
contacting the opposition for possible talks to resolve a crisis over disputed
elections.
The opposition started rallying after the Feb. 27 parliamentaryelection,
saying the poll was flawed.
Rallies escalated after the March 13 run-offs, with opposition taking control
of government buildings and airports in some southern regions and banks looted
in demonstration-turned riots.