Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Deadly Clashes Erupt in Southern Kyrgyzstan VOA News 14 May 2010 Kyrgyz interim government supporters storm one of the regional official buildings occupied by backers of deposed President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in the city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, 14 May 2010 Photo: AP Kyrgyz interim government supporters storm one of the regional official buildings occupied by backers of deposed President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in the city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, 14 May 2010 Clashes in southern Kyrgyzstan have left at one person dead and 30 others injured, as supporters of the interim government battled factions loyal to ousted president Kurmanbek Bakiyev Friday for control of government buildings. The worst fighting took place in Jalalabad, where gunfire broke out as thousands of supporters of the interim government tried to regain control of government offices seized by Bakiyev supporters on Thursday. Medical authorities say at least 10 of those hospitalized had gunshot wounds and others had trauma resulting from stones and other heavy objects. Elsewhere, in the southern city of Osh, interim government supporters managed to eject Mr. Bakiyev's supporters from government offices there. The United States Embassy in Kyrgyzstan issued a statement on its website expressing concern over the "politically-motivated" violence in the south, and urged a peaceful resolution to the situation. Reacting to the unrest in the region, interim Prime Minister Roza Otunbayeva said Thursday the provisional government is not backing down and will do everything possible to prevent Bakiyev supporters from disrupting peace in the country. The interim leader also sent Acting Defense Minister Ismail Isakov to Osh to monitor the situation in the southern part of the country.  Kyrgyzstan's provisional government has struggled to assert its authority in the south, where Mr. Bakiyev still has a strong base of support. Mr. Bakiyev fled Kyrgyzstan after he was toppled on April 7 during protests that killed 85 people. Allegations of corruption and nepotism led to the protests. The interim government has charged Mr. Bakiyev with mass killings, accusing him of ordering security forces to open fire on anti-government protesters during the uprising. They are asking for his extradition from Belarus. Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters. .