Protests have erupted in Kyrgyzstan over allegations of vote-rigging in Sunday's parliamentary election.

The capital Bishkek saw the largest protest while rallies were also held elsewhere in the ex-Soviet republic.

Police have used force to disperse demonstrators, including stun grenades, tear gas and water cannon.

Only four parties out of 16 passed the 7% threshold for entry into parliament, three of which have close ties to President Sooronbai Jeenbekov.

International monitors have said the claims of vote-buying and intimidation are "credible" and a cause for "serious concern".

Meanwhile the country's opposition parties have declared that they will not recognise the results of the election.