Sunday, April 1, 2012

Ethnic Tensions Rising In Kyrgyzstan


Ethnic Tension Rising In Southern Kyrgyzstan Says Report -- The Telegraph

Less than two years after clashes between Kyrgyz and Uzbeks in southern Kyrgyzstan killed more than 400 people, a leading think tank has warned that relations between the two communities are worsening once again.

In a 23-page report published this week, the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) wrote that leaders in Osh and other cities in the south of the former Soviet state have been pursuing anti-Uzbek policies which have disenfranchised and frustrated the large Uzbek community.

“While Uzbeks are far from embracing violence and have no acknowledged leaders, their conversations are turning to retribution, or failing that a final lashing out at their perceived oppressors,” ICG wrote.

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Update #1: Kyrgyzstan: Widening Ethnic Divisions in the South -- International Crisis Group
Update #2: Kyrgyzstan: Disregard For Uzbek Community Pushing Ethnic Minority To Breaking Point -- Eurasia Review

My Comment: Russian media is repeating the same thing .... but focusing on Russian threats that if the 10% Russian community are threatened, Russia's military will intervene.

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