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2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan conflict
Part of the post-Soviet conflicts

Map of Afro-Eurasia showing Kyrgyzstan (green) and Tajikistan (orange)
Date28 April 2021– present
(3 years, 2 months, 2 weeks and 6 days)
Location
Kök-Tash, Leilek, Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan border
Belligerents
 Kyrgyzstan  Tajikistan
Commanders and leaders
Casualties and losses
21 servicemen killed[1]
154 servicemen injured[2]		 10 servicemen killed
84 servicemen injured[3]
10 Kyrgyz civilians killed[1]
20,000 Kyrgyz civilians displaced[4]

The 2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan conflict is an ongoing conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The conflict reportedly began due to a water dispute between the two Central Asian countries.[5][6]

Reasons

The fighting is taking place on the disputed section of the Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan border. According to the maps of 1924-1927 and 1989, the Golovny water distribution point belongs to Tajikistan. Which is located in the upper reaches of the Isfara River. The distribution point is used for irrigation and water supply in the border areas of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

Another reason for the conflict was the dissatisfaction of the local population with the installation of surveillance cameras. After quarrels over this, fighting began with the participation of servicemen from both countries.[7]

Timeline

Map showing the borders between Tajikstan and Kyrgyzstan.

On 28 April, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan forces on the Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan border near Kök-Tash, Leilek, started the clashes, resulting in four deaths and dozens of injuries.[8]

By 29 April, at least 41 people had been killed from both sides and roughly 10,000 people had been evacuated from the area where fighting was taking place.[9][3] The same day the foreign ministers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan agreed to a ceasefire at the border.[10]

On 30 April, Tajikistan has acknowledged the ceasefire in a statement published by its state information service, yet the state hasn't accepted any casualties or damages from the violence.[11] On 1 May, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree that declares a two-day nationwide mourning.[12]

Reactions

Co-belligerents

  •  Kyrgyzstan: According to Kyrgyzstan, the conflict began after the Tajik side installed surveillance cameras on the territory of the "Main Watershed" site.
  •  Tajikistan: According to Tajikistan, Citizens of Kyrgyzstan, led by Batken District head Akilbek Orazov, incited the conflict.

Outside parties

  •  Russia: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the need that the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reach a lasting agreement to prevent new border clashes. According to the statement: "We call on the parties to achieve, through negotiations in the spirit of partnership and good neighbor policy, a sustainable and lasting agreement that will normalize the situation and take measures to prevent such incidents."[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Минометтон жааган ок жапжаш кыздын өмүрүн кыйды". BBC Kyrgyz (in Kyrgyz). 30 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan announces 31 dead as a result of border conflict". Report AZ. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Kyrgyz and Tajik security forces clash at border in water dispute". Reuters. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Kyrgyzstan Says 13 Killed, Thousands Evacuated In Tajik Border Clashes". RFE/RL. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan forces exchange gunfire in worst border flareup in years | Eurasianet". eurasianet.org. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  6. ^ Staff, Reuters (29 April 2021). "Kyrgyz, Tajik security forces clash at border in water dispute". Reuters. Retrieved 29 April 2021. {{cite news}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "На кордоні Киргизії і Таджикистану йдуть бої: що відбувається". RBC UA. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Four die as Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan armies clash on disputed border". The Guardian. Associated Press. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Минздрав Кыргызстана заявил о 31 погибшем в результате пограничного конфликта". Информационное Агентство Репорт. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  10. ^ (TASS)
  11. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56940011
  12. ^ https://tass.com/world/1285731
  13. ^ https://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=66937&SEO=russia-calls-for-calm-between-kyrgyzstan-and-tajikistan
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