Kyrgyzstan's president Jeenbekov steps down amid political unrest

Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov announced his resignation Thursday in a bid to end the turmoil that has engulfed the Central Asian nation after a disputed parliamentary election.

Jeenbekov, who has faced calls to step down from protesters and political opponents, said that holding onto power wasn't “worth the integrity of our country and harmony in society.” “For me, peace in Kyrgyzstan, the unity of our people and the calm in the society are above all else,” Jeenbekov said.