Deadly Clashes in Kyrgyzstan's Southern City of Osh

At least three people have been killed in clashes in Kyrgyzstan's second-largest city of Osh, the country's health ministry says.

At least 46 people were reportedly injured when hundreds of youths fought in the streets of the southern city, reprots BBC News.

The authorities have now declared a state of emergency in Osh, sending armoured vehicles to restore order.

Osh is the power base of former President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, who was overthrown in deadly protests in April.

Bakiyev fled with his family to Belarus after clashes between government forces and protesters on 7 April left at least 85 people dead.