Monday, 11 April 2005

OUSTED KYRGYZ PRESIDENT SEES NO QUICK RETURN HOME

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Askar Akaev told RIA-Novosti in an interview on 11 April that his return to Kyrgyzstan is \"impossible\" as long as the current leadership is in power. The ousted president, who is currently in Russia, said, \"They have done everything to create an atmosphere that militates against my return to the homeland.\" Akaev said that it would be possible for him to return only after a new presidential election, scheduled for 10 July.
Askar Akaev told RIA-Novosti in an interview on 11 April that his return to Kyrgyzstan is \"impossible\" as long as the current leadership is in power. The ousted president, who is currently in Russia, said, \"They have done everything to create an atmosphere that militates against my return to the homeland.\" Akaev said that it would be possible for him to return only after a new presidential election, scheduled for 10 July. He said, \"I will probably be able to return only after presidential elections, depending on the situation and the authorities -- whether they respect the laws, human rights, or whether they base everything on violent actions.\" (RIA-Novosti)
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