Protesters, police clash in Bishkek

The clashes between the opposition demonstrators and the police have destabilized social order in Kyrgyzstan. Government troops opened fire on thousands of protesters.

The opposition isn't giving up without a fight.

On Wednesday, anti-government demonstrators stormed a government office in the city of Talas, taking the regional governor hostage.

They called for a nationwide protest, vowing to defy President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, whom they call "authoritarian."

Clashes between police and anti-government protestors in Kyrgyzstan have left at least 65 people dead and over 400 injured.