The Latest Breaking News from Kyrgyz

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan report ‘heavy weapon’ use in border clash

Second outbreak of clashes in three days amid sudden rise in tensions on border between the two former Soviet republics.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2022

Kyrgyzstan says fighting escalates on Tajik border

Tajik forces are attacking Kyrgyz outposts along the whole length of the border and Kyrgyz troops are returning fire, Kyrgyzstan's border guard service said on Friday, an unusual escalation of tensions between two Russian allies.

Reuters · Sep 16, 2022

Kyrgyzstan reports heavy fighting with Tajikistan, 24 people killed

Kyrgyzstan reported "intense battles" with Central Asian neighbour Tajikistan on Friday and said 24 people had been killed in the latest outbreak of violence to hit the former Soviet Union.

Reuters · Sep 16, 2022

Shooting breaks out between Kyrgyz, Tajik border guards - Russian agencies

Shooting broke out on Wednesday between guards patrolling the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Russian news agencies said, citing the Kyrgyz border service.

Reuters · Sep 14, 2022

Tokyo retiree donates canes to Kyrgyzstan association Tokyo man sends canes to help keep Kyrgyzstan people in need on their feet

A rehabilitation center in Kyrgyzstan has received a shipment of canes donated by a Tokyo man who has been helping visually impaired people in the central Asian country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 20, 2022

Kyrgyzstan promotes its traditional mare's milk to lure tourists

Kyrgyzstan is seeking to attract more tourists by promoting its traditional kumis - fermented mare's milk - which locals drink and bathe in and say is good for their health.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

Putin orders talks on unified regional air defence with Kyrgyzstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered the defence and foreign ministries to begin talks with Kyrgyzstan on a common regional air defence system, according to the text of the order posted on a government website.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Saudi King Receives Written Message from President of Kyrgyzstan

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has received a written message from President Sadyr Japarov of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, regarding bilateral relations between the two countries and peoples, and ways to strengthen them in various fields, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022

One killed in Tajik-Kyrgyz border guard clash - sources

One Tajik border guard was killed and three were wounded in a clash with Kyrgyz border guards on Tuesday, four Tajik security sources told Reuters, a new bout of violence between Russia's Central Asian allies.

Reuters · Jun 14, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan to Sign 30 Cooperation Agreements During President's Visit to Riyadh

The upcoming visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to Saudi Arabia will witness the signing of 30 new draft agreements and 23 international treaties and deals to enhance comprehensive cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The third meeting of the Kyrgyz-Saudi Joint Intergovernmental Committee on high-level cooperation is scheduled to be held…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022