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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.
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