New Kyrgyz president inaugurated

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The new president of Kyrgyzstan was inaugurated Saturday and pledged to install an administration free from corruption.

The BBC reports Kurmanbek Bakiev swore an oath of office in Bishkek's central square.

Bakiev was installed as acting president in March after long-time leader Askar Akayev was outed in a bloodless coup. Akayev now lives in Russia.

Bakiev won a July election with 89 percent of the vote.

The 55-year-old said his government will act professionally and will serve based on qualifications, not as a result of political favors.