Panic in Bishkek: Why were Pakistani students attacked in Kyrgyzstan?
7 months ago

Panic in Bishkek: Why were Pakistani students attacked in Kyrgyzstan?

Al Jazeera  

More than 300 Pakistani students have returned home after violent clashes that left some wounded in a city whose medical colleges are popular with South Asian students. Islamabad, Pakistan — More than 300 Pakistani students have rushed home from Kyrgyzstan after a mob attacked hostels occupied by international students, injuring several of them, in the Central Asian nation’s capital Bishkek last week. The government, he said, would bear the expenses — though Pakistani students in Bishkek claimed they had to pay out of pocket for tickets back. On the morning of May 18, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X that he was “deeply concerned over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek”. Though Dar, Pakistan’s foreign minister, has said the government would bear the cost of transporting students back, the three students Al Jazeera spoke to all said they had to pay themselves for their tickets.

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South Asian Students Targeted by Angry Mob in Kyrgyz Capital
6 months ago

South Asian Students Targeted by Angry Mob in Kyrgyz Capital

The Diplomat  

On May 17, a video started to circulate on Kyrgyz social media depicting a fight between “foreigners” and Kyrgyz in the front yard of a hostel in the country’s capital, Bishkek. According to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Internal Affairs, on May 13 a group of people – of “Asian appearance” – allegedly harassed a group of foreign students. As Chris …

After recent clash in Kyrgyzstan, growing number of Indian students opting for Uzbekistan
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After recent clash in Kyrgyzstan, growing number of Indian students opting for Uzbekistan

New Indian Express  

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‘Indian students being targeted in Kyrgyzstan’: Asaduddin Owaisi asks Jaishankar to ‘take strong steps’
7 months ago

‘Indian students being targeted in Kyrgyzstan’: Asaduddin Owaisi asks Jaishankar to ‘take strong steps’

Hindustan Times  

Asaduddin Owaisi of the AIMIM, on Tuesday, flagged the issue of Indian students being allegedly targeted in Kyrgyzstan, urging external affairs minister S Jaishankar to intervene in the matter. His appeal comes days after Indian and Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan were advised by their consulates to stay indoors to protect themselves from mob violence. Taking to social media platform X, …

Mob fear looms large over students in Kyrgyzstan
7 months ago

Mob fear looms large over students in Kyrgyzstan

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday evening released an official statement on all their social media platforms — “Situation in Bishkek is normal”. Now, they’ve stopped.” Describing the situation as “terrible”, the student told TNIE that a mob had just entered one of the men’s hostels inside a government medical university. As the Embassy has not specified a …

Kyrgyzstan Violence: From why it happened, to an update on the students, and India’s response — All you need to know
7 months ago

Kyrgyzstan Violence: From why it happened, to an update on the students, and India’s response — All you need to know

Live Mint  

Kyrgyzstan Violence: Foreign students, including those from India and Pakistan, are facing threats from locals amid ongoing mob violence against international students in Bishkek, in Kyrgyzstan. India, on May 18, advised its students in Bishkek to stay indoors following reports of mob violence targeting international students, especially those from South Asia. Our 24×7 contact number is 0555710041.” What Kyrgyzstan Said: …

Violence in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek: Amid attacks, India and Pakistan issue advisory to students - 10 crucial updates
7 months ago

Violence in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek: Amid attacks, India and Pakistan issue advisory to students - 10 crucial updates

Live Mint  

Several foreign students, including those from Pakistan, are reportedly still facing threats from locals amid ongoing mob violence against international students in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek. About 15 citizens applied to medical institutions for examination, said Kyrgyzstan Pakistan issues advisory to students In view of mob violence around student hostels in Bishkek, the embassy strongly advise all Pakistani students in Bishkek to …

Indian students in Kyrgyzstan advised to stay indoors after mobs target foreign students
7 months ago

Indian students in Kyrgyzstan advised to stay indoors after mobs target foreign students

The Hindu  

The Embassy of India in the central Asian state of Kyrgyz Republic has advised Indian students to stay indoors, amidst reports of mob attacks against students from Pakistan. It is understood that the frenzied attacks are fuelled by social media rumours which started after a skirmish between local Kyrgyz residents and foreign students in one of the hostels for foreign …

Bishkek mob violence: Why India and Pakistani students are being attacked in Kyrgyzstan? Explained
7 months ago

Bishkek mob violence: Why India and Pakistani students are being attacked in Kyrgyzstan? Explained

Live Mint  

Protesters amassed in large numbers in Kyrgyzstan's capital city Bishkek after a May 13 clash between locals and international students at a hostel, according to local media reports. It is pertinent to note that Kyrgyzstan is a favored destination for education, particularly in the medical field, attracting numerous students from the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. ‘Indian students …

Jaishankar monitors welfare of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan amid mob violence: ‘Stay in regular touch with…’
7 months ago

Jaishankar monitors welfare of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan amid mob violence: ‘Stay in regular touch with…’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday stated that the Indian government is monitoring the welfare of Indians students in Bishkek amid mob violence targeting international students erupted Kyrgyzstan's capital city. Strongly advise students to stay in regular touch with the Embassy.” The students have also been advised to “stay indoors”. The situation is presently calm but students are advised …

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Op India  

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