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Revisiting the Roots of Kyrgyzstan's Ethnic Strife

Jun 9, 2011 | 12:14 GMT

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Summary

June 9-10 will be the anniversary of the beginning of deadly riots in Kyrgyzstan between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks. The specific causes of the violence are still disputed, but their base roots are in demographics and borders. Bishkek has sent additional security forces to contain any possible violence stemming from the anniversary, but tensions, both domestic and regional, will continue to remain high.

Kyrgyzstan on June 9-10 will mark the anniversary of the start of ethnic riots between Kyrgyz and Uzbeks in the country's south that killed more than 300 people and displaced thousands. (With STRATFOR maps)...

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