Kyrgyzstan"s president, Sooronbay Jeenbekov, said Friday he was ready to resign once a new Cabinet was appointed. The Central Asian country has been in a state of unrest since opposition supporters seized government buildings on Tuesday following Sunday’s parliamentary elections, which were later annulled.

In the ensuing protests, at least one person has died and hundreds have ben injured.

“We need to get the situation back to the rule of law as soon as possible. After legitimate executive authorities have been approved and we are back on the path of lawfulness, I am ready to leave the post of president of the Kyrgyz Republic”, - said Jeenbekov on Friday morning.

The president’s statement is an abrupt U-turn, after days of rival politicians claiming leadership positions. Hours earlier, Jeenbekov denied claims he may be planning to resign. He has made no public appearances since Monday.