Clashes between Kyrgyz ethnic groups
by Claudia Sonea
Kyrgyzstan has forged its existence on the battlefield, but the struggle continues even nowadays. Various waves of migration and invaders have marked the foundation of the country. After being dominated by Arabs who brought the new religion, Islam, the Kyrgyz switched position and became invaders expanding the territory up to Tian Shan range. Following the Mongol expansion, the Kyrgyz assumed once again the role of submissive nation. The last to hold control over Kyrgyzstan was Russia and then the country gained independence in august 1991. Many battles had to take place and many peo! ple lost their lives on the battlefield in order to redeem their freedom and independence. The Kyrgyz were fierce warriors who managed to resist through all the changes and all the cultures they encountered, which justify the meaning of their names – unconquerable. In spite of keeping their identity and finally succeeding in obtaining independence, Kyrgyzstan is not currently in a process of strengthening the country’s stability and unity, and the civil unrest prevents it from developing. The main concerns in Kyrgyzstan are the inter-ethnic relations and the organized crime. In April civil unrest led to the resignation of the President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and the instating of a provisional government. This month a clash between two Kyrgyz ethnic groups led to a string of riots that continue to cause victims and displace persons inside the country. As many as 100000 people have fled across the border looking for a refu! ge in Uzbekistan. According to the official report the death t! oll is 1 91, while 2,000 people were seriously injured. Red Cross, Medecins Sans Frontiere, united Nations are all taking part to the aid missions undertaken in Uzbekistan.
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