Kyrgyz interim government says talks with Bakiyev possible
14/04/201013:23
BISHKEK, April 14 (RIA Novosti) - Kyrgyz interim Prime Minister Roza Otunbayeva does not rule out the possibility of talks with the deposed Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, who earlier said he would resign if the interim government guarantees his and his family's security and order in the country.
"[Deputy Prime Minister] Azimbek Beknazarov is on the south [of the country]," Otunbaeva said. "He will be in Osh and Jalal-Abad."
It is known that Bakiyev is in hiding in the south of Kyrgyzstan, his traditional stronghold.
Otynbaeva said that the interim government needs to work out a format for the meeting with Bakiyev. Currently there is practically no dialogue between the interim government and the deposed president.
"Representatives from the UN, The OSCE and other international organizations are here; they are trying to fix this problem," she said.
"Bakiev says that he and his relatives need guaranteed security. People are saying that he has gone beyond the boundaries of his immunity and should face a trial."
Otunbaeva said the interim government is considering all options, including Bakiev's resignation and his leaving the country. She stressed that if the new authorities catch Bakyiev, he will definitely face trial.
"He talks about security of dozens of his confidants and supporters; that is impossible," she said adding that the provisional government would prevent any lynch law on Bakyiev.
The interim government has taken away Bakiyev's immunity from prosecution, enabling the authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest.
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