Riots In Kyrgyzstan

Just found this article in my inbox from Newyorktimes.com: "The authorities in Kyrgyzstan declared a national state of emergency on Wednesday after large-scale antigovernment protests broke out around the country and riot police officers fired on crowds in the capital, killing at least 17 people." Just over a month ago I was wandering around those streets with a vodka buzz. Crikey! I hope my new friends are safe. Azamat? Samuel? You out there??!

Via Newyorktimes.com.