“For me, peace in Kyrgyzstan, the integrity of the country, the unity of our people and peace in society are above all. There is nothing more precious to me than the life of each of my countrymen,” Jeenbekov said in a statement.

“I don't hold on to power. I do not want to remain in the history of Kyrgyzstan as a President who shed blood and shot at his own citizens. Therefore, I decided to resign,” Jeenbekov added.

He called on Zhaparov and other politicians to withdraw their supporters from the capital of the country and return peaceful life to Bishkek residents.

“No power is worth the integrity of our country and harmony in society. May the Almighty protect us all, may there be peace and tranquility on our land!,” he concluded.

The protests began on 5 October in the Central Asian country, after election results showed two establishment parties had won the parliamentary election, in a contest that was allegedly marred by allegations of vote buying.

The uprising has spread very fast. Protesters stormed the parliament and attacked Russian and Chinese companies for supporting the regime and plundering the resources of the country.

On October 6, following the protests, the electoral authorities in the country annulled the results of the parliamentary elections.

Due to pressure from the protest, Prime Minister Kubatbek Boronov resigned, citing parliamentary deputy Myktybek Abdyldayev as the new speaker.

Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov declared a state of emergency in the capital Bishkek last Friday.

So far, one person has been killed and 590 others injured in the protests, according to the local reports.  (ILKHA)