Seeds Of 2010 Revolution In Talas, Kyrgyzstan

On April 6, 2010, protests by opponents of Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev turned violent in the northwestern city of Talas. The protesters clashed with police, stormed government buildings, and later set the district administration on fire. By April 7, the violence spread to the capital, Bishkek, eventually leaving nearly 90 people dead and driving Bakiev out of office. RFE/RL Kyrgyz Service correspondent Janar Akaev was on the scene in Talas and captured dramatic video as the events unfolded.