Opposition triggers protests in Bishkek

Police in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse hundreds of protesters outside the main opposition headquarters, the BBC news agency reports.

Opposition supporters are staging demonstrations in Kyrgyzstan to protest against rising fuel prices and what they see as official corruption.

At least 200 people had gathered outside the headquarters of the main opposition movement.

The protesters attacked vehicles and chased police into nearby buildings.

Police fired tear gas and fired stun grenades to break up the crowds.

The unrest comes a day after thousands of people stormed government offices in the northwest city of Talas. They were calling for the resignation of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, the source reports.

Prime Minister Daniyar Usenov said at least 85 people were injured in the unrest - most of the injured were reported to be police officers. Several opposition leaders were arrested overnight and journalists attacked, adding to the tensions in the country, says the BBC correspondent.