Kyrgyzstan

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Mob Attacks on Foreign Students in Kyrgyzstan Sparks Fears Among Indian and Pakistani Nationals

Bishkek - Diplomatic response - Foreign students - Indian students - Kyrgyzstan - Mob violence - Pakistani students - Repatriation

Violence erupted in Kyrgyzstan as mobs targeted foreign students, prompting advisories from India and Pakistan to stay indoors. Learn more about the disturbing events unfolding in Bishkek.

In a concerning turn of events, groups of assailants have stormed foreign students' dormitories in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, sparking fear and chaos among the international student community. The violence began following a clash between Kyrgyz locals and foreigners, escalating into mob attacks on hostels housing Indian and Pakistani students. The embassies of India and Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan have issued advisories urging students to remain indoors to ensure their safety amidst the ongoing unrest.

The unrest, which erupted on the night of May 17-18, was fueled by a viral video, leading to targeted attacks on foreign students and migrants in Kyrgyzstan. The region, known for being a popular destination for Indian students pursuing MBBS degrees due to affordability, has now become a hotspot of violence and tension. With tensions rising, the international student community in Bishkek is facing a serious threat to their safety, prompting diplomatic interventions from their home countries to protect them from harm.

India and Pakistan, along with other countries, are closely monitoring the situation in Kyrgyzstan to ensure the safety of their nationals studying in the country. The attacks on foreign students highlight the risks faced by international students in unfamiliar environments and underscore the importance of diplomatic measures to provide security and support to those affected by such incidents. As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial for authorities to address the underlying issues that have led to the outbreak of violence in Bishkek.

Amid the mob violence in Kyrgyzstan, it is essential for international students to prioritize their safety and follow the guidelines provided by their respective embassies. The incidents in Bishkek serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by foreign students abroad and the need for solidarity and support from the international community during times of crisis.

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Attackers Storm Foreigners' Dorms In Kyrgyzstan (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

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Pakistani nationals studying in Kyrgyzstan asked to stay indoors ... (CBS News)

According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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What Led To Attack On Kyrgyzstan Hostels Housing Indian, Pak ... (NDTV)

India and Pakistan have issued advisories for students in Kyrgyzstan urging them to stay indoors amid mob violence against foreign students.

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Mob violence in Kyrgyzstan a threat to Indian, Pakistani students ... (Firstpost)

On the intervening night of May 17-18, violence erupted in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The unrest, fueled by a viral video, targeted foreign students and migrants, ...

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Violence in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek: Amid attacks, India and Pakistan ... (Livemint)

Embassies of India and Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan have asked student to stay indoors after mob violence against international students in Bishkek.

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Why Indian and Pak students at Kyrgyzstan hostels are under attack ... (PTC News)

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Unrest in Kyrgyzstan: What sparked the attacks on hostels housing ... (WION)

Amid mob violence against international students in Kyrgyzstan, India, and Pakistan have issued advisories to students, asking them to stay home.

Pakistan asks its nationals studying in Kyrgyzstan to stay indoors ... (The Associated Press)

Pakistan has asked its nationals in Kyrgyzstan to stay indoors after mobs attacked foreigners in the capital Bishkek Friday night over some unknown dispute ...

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Pakistani students flee Kyrgyzstan after mob attacks (DAWN.com)

Five Pakistanis injured as 'local extremist elements' target hostels, residences of foreign students • 140 arrive in Lahore;

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Kyrgyzstan Violence: From why it happened, to an update on the ... (Livemint)

Kyrgyzstan Violence: Violent mobs targeted hostels housing international students after Kyrgyz locals accused officials of 'lenient treatment' towards ...

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PM directs to make arrangements to bring back Pakistani students ... (DAWN.com)

In phone call with Pakistan's ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, premier says students should be brought back on a priority basis.

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India advises students in Kyrgyzstan to 'remain indoors' following ... (Hindustan Times)

At least 29 people were injured when mobs targeted foreign nationals in Bishkek on Friday night, according to information from the Kyrgyz health ministry ...

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540 students to return from Kyrgyzstan today via special flights, says ... (DAWN.com)

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that three special commercial flights had been arranged to bring back 540 Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan ...

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What led to attack on Kyrgyzstan hostels housing Indian, Pakistani ... (Hindustan Times)

Kyrgyzstan violence: The incident prompted the Indian and Pakistani embassies to issue advisories for its nationals staying in Bishkek. | World News.

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Pakistani students return from Kyrgyzstan after mob violence in ... (Arab News)

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has repatriated 140 students from Kyrgyzstan after mobs attacked foreign citizens in the capital, Bishkek, ...

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Kyrgyzstan: Four Pakistani students killed in violent attack; India ... (Free Press Kashmir)

'Students from India, Bangladesh, and Arab region also attacked' In Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a violent incident at a hostel resulted in the deaths of at least ...

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540 students to return from Kyrgyzstan today via special flights, says ... (DAWN.com)

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that three special commercial flights had been arranged to bring back 540 Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan ...

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Students Leave Kyrgyzstan In Wake Of Anti-Foreigner Mob Violence (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Pakistan has repatriated some 180 of its citizens following mob violence in Bishkek on the night of May 17-18. Around 140 of the returnees are foreign ...

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Pakistan summons Kyrgyzstan ambassador over attacks on ... (JURIST)

Mob violence against foreigners in Bishkek on Friday injured at least 29 people from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Egypt. The violence and acute animosity toward ...

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Fragility Returns To Kyrgyzstan As Mob Violence Targets South ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

As a swelling crowd moved around him, blocking an important road and refusing to disperse, Bishkek police chief Azamat Toktonaliev looked completely ...

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