Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, also known as Kirghizia, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan’s history spans a variety of cultures and empires.

Efforts to end Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan dispute with Russia as mediator

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Efforts to end Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan dispute with Russia as mediator” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed to use Soviet-era maps to end a decades-long border dispute. At least fifty people were killed during fighting last month. A ceasefire brokered by Russia is now in … Read more Efforts to end Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan dispute with Russia as mediator

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict leaves disastrous trails

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict leaves disastrous trails” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan’s president is promising compensation for families whose homes were destroyed in fighting along its disputed border with Tajikistan. More than 50 people were killed and 60,000 forced to leave. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford went to Ak—Sai … Read more Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict leaves disastrous trails

Displaced Kyrgyz residents start returning home amid ceasefire

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Displaced Kyrgyz residents start returning home amid ceasefire” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan’s leader is calling for a ceasefire with Tajikistan announced on Saturday to be respected as displaced people have begun to return home. A violent dispute over a reservoir that both countries claim as … Read more Displaced Kyrgyz residents start returning home amid ceasefire

India Pandemic, Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan, El Salvador & other topics – Daily Briefing (03 May 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “India Pandemic, Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan, El Salvador & other topics – Daily Briefing (03 May 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: -Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan -El Salvador -General Assembly -World Press Freedom Day -Myanmar -COVID-19/India -Central African Republic -Ebola, Somalia -Afghanistan -Press briefings … Read more India Pandemic, Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan, El Salvador & other topics – Daily Briefing (03 May 2021)

Will Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan go to a full-scale war? | Inside Story

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Will Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan go to a full-scale war? | Inside Story” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have been in dispute over land and water resources for more than three decades. But that’s recently escalated into the heaviest fighting in years. At least 40 … Read more Will Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan go to a full-scale war? | Inside Story

Kyrgyzstan says 31 killed in clashes at Tajikistan border

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan says 31 killed in clashes at Tajikistan border” – below is their description. A ceasefire appears to be holding between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, after the heaviest fighting between the two countries in decades. On Thursday, dozens of people were killed and more than 150 injured at … Read more Kyrgyzstan says 31 killed in clashes at Tajikistan border

Dozens killed in fighting along Tajik-Kyrgyzstan border

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Dozens killed in fighting along Tajik-Kyrgyzstan border” – below is their description. Dozens of people were killed in fighting along the disputed border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, over a reservoir and pump on the Isfara River that is claimed by both sides. Villagers and border guards reached a … Read more Dozens killed in fighting along Tajik-Kyrgyzstan border

India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Chief Executives Board – India – Israel – Palestine – Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan – South Sudan – Sudan – … Read more India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan try to end cross-border clashes

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan try to end cross-border clashes” – below is their description. A cease-fire on the border between #Kyrgyzstan and #Tajikistan largely held Friday following a day of intense #fighting between the two ex-Soviet Central Asian neighbors that killed about 40 people and wounded about 175. … Read more Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan try to end cross-border clashes

Kyrgyzstan: Fears over constitutional referendum as polls close

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan: Fears over constitutional referendum as polls close” – below is their description. Polls in Kyrgyzstan’s constitutional referendum have now closed. People there have been voting on proposed changes to the constitution that could see President Sadyr Japarov expand his powers. Critics say the referendum is Japarov’s … Read more Kyrgyzstan: Fears over constitutional referendum as polls close

Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president’s powers

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president’s powers” – below is their description. People in Kyrgyzstan are voting on proposed changes to the constitution. President Sadyr Japarov called for the referendum after months of political turmoil. The draft new constitution would reduce the size of the country’s parliament … Read more Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president’s powers

Public Project Tracks Air Pollution in Kazakhstan’s Largest City

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Public Project Tracks Air Pollution in Kazakhstan’s Largest City” – below is their description. Pavel Alexandrov created AirKaz.org, a website designed to track air pollution in cities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. He found that in the winter Almaty becomes one of the most polluted cities in the … Read more Public Project Tracks Air Pollution in Kazakhstan’s Largest City

Parenting during the COVID Pandemic – Kyrgyzstan

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Parenting during the COVID Pandemic – Kyrgyzstan” – below is their description. Families all over the world are facing the stress of lockdown and isolation during the COVID pandemic. This family in Kyrgyzstan have found greater unity and understanding with a little help from the United Nations Office … Read more Parenting during the COVID Pandemic – Kyrgyzstan

Remains of Brian Sicknick Depart Capitol for Arlington National Cemetery

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Remains of Brian Sicknick Depart Capitol for Arlington National Cemetery” – below is their description. A departure ceremony was held Wednesday for slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick after he lay in honor in the building he died defending, as colleagues, members of Congress and the … Read more Remains of Brian Sicknick Depart Capitol for Arlington National Cemetery

LIVE: Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Lies in Honor at the U.S. Capitol

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “LIVE: Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Lies in Honor at the U.S. Capitol” – below is their description. (Feb. 2) Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick is set to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday evening, allowing his colleagues and the lawmakers he … Read more LIVE: Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Lies in Honor at the U.S. Capitol