Kyrgyzstan Violence Threatens Region -- Wall Street Journal
Government seeks Russian help; many refugees go to Uzbekistan.
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan—Ethnic violence flared out of control in this strategically important Central Asian country on Sunday, threatening to destabilize what has been a conduit for troops and supplies for the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan.
Kyrgyzstan's government, for the first time since the country declared independence in 1991, appealed to Russia for help in restoring order. The Kremlin responded by saying it was sending 300 paratroopers—but only to protect its own military base near Bishkek, far from the fighting in the country's south. Russia otherwise appears wary of being drawn into the Kyrgyz conflict.
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More News On the Unrest In Kyrgyzstan
Death toll in Kyrgyz ethnic violence reaches 113 -- RIA Novosti
Kyrgyzstan rioting toll passes 100, troops given shoot-to-kill orders -- L.A. Times
Tens of thousands flee ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan -- BBC
Thousands of refugees flee to Uzbekistan from Kyrgyzstan amid ethnic violence (WRAPUP) -- RIA Novosti
Uzbekistan sets up camps for Kyrgyz refugees -- Boston.com/Washington Post
Ethnic Uzbeks tell of slaughter in Kyrgyz city -- Reuters
Kyrgyzstan to Send Troops, Volunteers to South in Effort to Quell Violence -- Voice of America
Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense appeals all those liable for military service under 50 to arrive to places of registration -- 24 News Agency
For U.S. and Russia, Kyrgyz Crisis Poses Strategic Risk -- Wall Street Journal
Russians pressing Kyrgyzstan to oust U.S. base -- Washington Times
UN chief Ban Ki-moon alarmed by Kyrgyzstan clashes -- BBC
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