The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan declared the results of the weekend’s parliamentary election invalid on Tuesday, following mass overnight protests in the capital Bishkek and other cities.

The decision was made in order to avoid tension in the country, the head of the Commission Nurzhan Shaildabekova said.

Opposition supporters stormed government buildings overnight and demanded a new election, after parties close to President Sooronbai Jeenbekov cleared up according to the official results. Hundreds were injured and one killed during violent clashes with police, who used teargas, grenades and water cannons to disperse protesters.