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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 …

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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: …

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Violence in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek: Amid attacks, India and Pakistan issue advisory to students - 10 crucial updates
7 months, 1 week 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 …

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Jaishankar monitors welfare of Indian students in Kyrgyzstan amid mob violence: ‘Stay in regular touch with…’
7 months, 1 week 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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Jaishankar begins two-day Kyrgyzstan visit today, to lead Indian delegation at 22nd SCO meet
1 year, 2 months ago

Jaishankar begins two-day Kyrgyzstan visit today, to lead Indian delegation at 22nd SCO meet

Firstpost  

“EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 25-26 October 2023 to lead the Indian delegation for 22nd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of Government, to be held under the Chairmanship of the Kyrgyz Republic,” the MEA statement read External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin his two-day Kyrgyzstan visit starting today, Ministry of External …

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Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Rearmament
1 year, 3 months ago

Kyrgyzstan’s Path to Rearmament

The Diplomat  

On July 20, Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security, announced the funds that had been allocated since 2021 for the modernization of the country’s armed forces. While drones are a relatively new feature in the country’s armed forces, part of the $1.4 billion mentioned by Tashiev has been used for more conventional weaponry. The fact …

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They found work in Russia. Then it became a deadly trap
1 year, 8 months ago

They found work in Russia. Then it became a deadly trap

LA Times  

Rahmatullah, 29, lives in a two-room brick house on the outskirts of the capital city of this onetime Soviet republic in Central Asia. “They promised him Russian citizenship if he served six months in the army.” Rahmatullah, who like several others asked that his surname not be used due to his draft status, took a deep breath. “For the national …

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What’s Next for the Kempir-Abad Dissenters?
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s Next for the Kempir-Abad Dissenters?

The Diplomat  

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to neighboring Kyrgyzstan was described as “upcoming” in September, October, and November 2022. As I’ve covered previously: The agreements, as outlined by Kun.uz, include a land swap, which sees Uzbekistan receive the 4,957 hectares on which the Kempir-Abad reservoir sits as well as an additional 19.5 hectares “for the maintenance and protection of the …

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Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers Sign Water, Border Agreements
2 years ago

Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers Sign Water, Border Agreements

The Diplomat  

On November 3, Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov visited neighboring Kyrgyzstan, where he met with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev. The two foreign ministers signed a raft of agreements, most importantly several relating to the Kempir-Abad reservoir and the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. The most critical agreements signed by the two foreign ministers include an agreement on settling different parts of the …

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Final Hurdles to Settling the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border: Local Opposition
2 years, 1 month ago

Final Hurdles to Settling the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border: Local Opposition

The Diplomat  

In September, long-running Kyrgyz-Tajik border tensions escalated dramatically into a brief open conflict. On September 26, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to Bishkek for a meeting of government delegations on the final delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. During the meeting, head of the Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev expressed hope …

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Parviz Mullojonov
2 years, 1 month ago

Parviz Mullojonov

The Diplomat  

In mid-September, the long-running border dispute between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan exploded into a new phase. One of the main factors that hamper the demarcation process is the profound disagreement between the countries regarding the ownership of land plots and water sources along the border – especially around the Tajik enclave of Vorukh. The phenomenon drastically enhanced competition for scarce water …

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Woe Unto Atambayev
2 years, 7 months ago

Woe Unto Atambayev

The Diplomat  

Former Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev was removed from court twice in the span of three days in April after disrupting the proceedings by shouting and kicking the plexiglass cage where he was held. At the time, Atambayev, Jeenbekov’s predecessor as president, was in detention over a bevy of charges, and engaged in two ongoing trials: One over the 2013 early …

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EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek for bilateral meeting
3 years, 2 months ago

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek for bilateral meeting

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev. This is the first visit of Jaishankar to Kyrgyzstan as External Affairs Minister. He will hold a bilateral meeting with Ruslan Kazakbayev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, apart from calling on President Sadyr Japarov. Jaishankar is also expected to …

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Jaishankar Arrives in Kyrgyzstan as Part of India's Effort to Deepen Bilateral Ties with Central Asian Nations
3 years, 2 months ago

Jaishankar Arrives in Kyrgyzstan as Part of India's Effort to Deepen Bilateral Ties with Central Asian Nations

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here on Sunday as part of his four-day visit to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Armenia with an aim to further expand bilateral ties with the three Central Asian countries. Jaishankar will be in Kazakhstan from October 11 to 12 to attend the 6th Ministerial meeting of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in …

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Kyrgyzstan: Family of ‘bride kidnapping’ victim seek justice
3 years, 7 months ago

Kyrgyzstan: Family of ‘bride kidnapping’ victim seek justice

Al Jazeera  

Aizada Kanatbekova’s stalker murdered her after she rejected his advances in a case that has prompted calls for reform. “He told her: ‘There are only women in your family and you won’t be able to defend yourself, even if I do something to you.’ Then he started following her and threatening her that he would stab her mother,” Baktygul Shakenova, …

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