Kyrgyzstan’s former President Almazbek Atambayev has been charged with murder and plotting a government coup. He has also been accused of organising mass unrest and hostage-taking. Mr Atambayev was arrested last week in a dramatic police raid on his house…

Security forces in the central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan have stormed the home of former President Almazbek Atambayev in an attempt to detain him. Mr Atambayev’s supporters clashed with the troops and one officer died from gunshot wounds, officials said.…