In Kyrgyzstan on May 1-2 declared mourning for those who died as a result of an armed conflict on the border with Tajikistan. The appropriate decree was signed by the President of the Republic of Sadyr Zhaparov, the head of the head of state.
It is noted that as a result of armed conflict, on April 29-30, “there are numerous victims and affected by both civilians and servicemen.” The incident also led to the “essential property damage of civilians and legal entities.”
Zaparov expressed sorrow for the dead and condolences to their relatives and relatives. He decided to shove the state flags on the days of mourning throughout Kyrgyzstan and on buildings of diplomatic and consular agencies abroad. Cultural institutions and television and radio companies are invited to cancel entertainment activities and programs, and the government is entrusted to take measures to assist the families of the victims and affected.
On April 30, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Sadyr Zhaparov and Emomali Rakhmon discussed the armed conflict that broke out on the border of the two countries. The press service of the Kyrgyz leader stated that the parties had discussed measures for the early de essociation of the situation and agreed to meet in Dushanbe in the second half of May. On May 1, in the Batken region, where the aggravation happened, negotiations of government delegations on delimitation and border demarcation will be held.
The conflict on the border of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan began on Thursday, April 29, with a shootout of border guards and converts to full-scale battles. The reason was the long-term territorial dispute of the two countries due to the water distribution item “Head”. According to the latest data, more than 30 people died in Kyrgyzstan, over 150 were injured. With the Tajik side, 8 people became victims, another 110 were injured.