2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan clashes
A border conflict happened between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan from 28 April to 1 May 2021. The conflict began because of an old water dispute between the two Central Asian countries.[2][3] At least 46 people were killed in the events and more than 30,000 civilians were displaced.
| 2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan conflict | |||||||
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| Part of the post-Soviet conflicts | |||||||
 Map showing the borders between Kyrgyzstan (red) and Tajikistan (orange). | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Tajikistan |
 Kyrgyzstan | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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12 killed Several injured |
34 killed 154 injured | ||||||
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33,388+ Kyrgyz civilians displaced (as of 2 May) | |||||||
On 1 May 2021, the two countries agreed on a new ceasefire, thus ending the conflict.[4][5]
2021 Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan Clashes Media
Batken Region in Kyrgyzstan.
Leilek District (in red) in Kyrgyzstan.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree ceasefire after border clashes". Reuters. 1 May 2021.
- ↑ "Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan forces exchange gunfire in worst border flareup in years | Eurasianet". eurasianet.org. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ↑ Staff, Reuters (29 April 2021). "Kyrgyz, Tajik security forces clash at border in water dispute". Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/article/kyrgyzstan-tajikistan-border-clashes-idUSL8N2MM5JM. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ↑ "Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree new ceasefire after border clashes". www.aljazeera.com.
- ↑ "Heads of Kyrgyz, Tajik national security committees agree to stop fire, withdraw troops". Trend.Az. 1 May 2021.
