Soldiers of Kyrgyz army stand at checkpoint on city street in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov decreed the state of emergency in the capital and ordered the military to deploy troops to Bishkek to enforce the measure. (AP Photo/Vladimir Voronin)MOSCOW – Kyrgyzstan's president on Tuesday won parliamentary endorsement for his decree to introduce a state of emergency in the capital of the Central Asian nation, which has been rocked by unrest triggered by a disputed parliamentary election. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov first announced a state of emergency in the city of Bishkek on Friday, but the parliament failed to approve the measure within three days as required by law. On Tuesday, he refused to endorse Zhaparov's nomination, pointing out that the parliament lacked a quorum when it made the appointment on Saturday.

Soldiers of Kyrgyz army stand at checkpoint on city street in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov decreed the state of emergency in the capital and ordered the military to deploy troops to Bishkek to enforce the measure. (AP Photo/Vladimir Voronin)MOSCOW – Authorities in Kyrgyzstan on Saturday arrested a former president, banned rallies and imposed a curfew in the Central Asian nation's capital, seeking to end a week of turmoil sparked by a disputed parliamentary election. The declaration of the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. curfew in Bishkek followed President Sooronbai Jeenbekov's decree on Friday announcing a state of emergency in the city until Oct. 21. The Kremlin voiced concern about the turmoil in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing the need to quickly stabilize the situation to prevent chaos.

People protest during a rally against the results of a parliamentary vote in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov decreed that the state of emergency, from 8 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. on Oct. 21, could include a curfew and travel restrictions. Under pressure from protesters, the Central Election Commission has overturned the parliamentary vote results and protest leaders have moved quickly to form a new government. He said Thursday he may consider stepping down, but only after the political situation stabilizes. Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired Friday's session of his Security Council to discuss the situation in Kyrgyzstan, among other issues.

Protesters have clashed with police in Kyrgyzstan's capital during a demonstration against the results of a parliamentary election. Early results in the election gave the majority of votes to two parties with ties to the ruling elites amid allegations of vote buying. Members of several opposition parties announced plans to oust the president and form a new government in the Central Asian country. Supporters of a dozen opposition parties took to the streets Monday, demanding a new election. Members of several opposition parties announced plans to oust Jeenbekov and form a new government.