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Parents Of Pakistani Students Protest After Mob Attack On Foreigners In Kyrgyzstan

Around 200-300 locals attacked hostels of international students, focusing on those from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, following a viral video of a brawl involving Kyrgyz students and others.
The violence lasted from midnight to 4 am, leaving students in fear according to Kashif Shaikh.
The Pakistani government denounced the assaults and promised support for affected students in Kyrgyzstan.

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The Hindu

G.V.L. Narasimha Rao seeks Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s help for safety of 2,000 students from Andhra Pradesh in Kyrgyzstan

These students and their families are fearing for their safety, following the outbreak of mob violence and attacks on foreign students including Indian students in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan

14 days ago·India

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The News

Mob violence: Sherpao calls for safety of students in Kyrgyzstan

Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao speaks at an event on January 13, 2024. —Facebook/Aftab Ahmad Khan SherpaoPESHAWAR: Urging the government to expedite the evacuation of the stranded students, Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has called for steps to...

14 days ago·Pakistan

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Al Jazeera

Panic in Bishkek: Why were Pakistani students attacked in Kyrgyzstan?

More than 300 Pakistani students have returned home after violent clashes that left some wounded.

14 days ago·Qatar

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Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty

Parents Of Pakistani Students Protest After Mob Attack On Foreigners In Kyrgyzstan

Parents of Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan held a protest following attacks on foreign students in Kyrgyzstan, demanding the Kyrgyz government provide security for their children. The demonstration was held in Swat Valley on May 20.

14 days ago·Czechia

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The Quint

'What if It Happens Again?' Indian, Pak Students After Mob Attack in Kyrgyzstan

"A mob of around 200-300 locals gathered and attacked the hostels of foreign students, targeting any international student they encountered," said Kashif Shaikh, a 23-year-old Indian medical student in Bishkek, describing the violence that broke out in the capital of Kyrgyzstan last week. On the intervening night of Friday, 17 May, and Saturday, 18 May, local residents allegedly targeted international students, particularly those from India, Pak…

14 days ago·India

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Atlas News

International Students Attacked in Kyrgyzstan

A number of foreign students, including Pakistani and Bangladeshi ones, were attacked in Bishkek this weekend. Dorms housing foreigners at the Kyrgyz International University in Bishkek have since been put under increased security. Brawls erupted between students late on May 17th and again on the 18th, with videos released depicting the mobs storming student hostels, in addition to dormitories. The reason for the attacks is unclear—the Kyrgyz In…

13 days ago

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