Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Refugees Crossing Uzbek Border




Refugees fleeing Kyrgyzstan are still pouring into Uzbekistan. According to the Uzmetronom, Uzbek border is open and accepting refugees.

Other noteworthy remarks:
1. UN Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay said there was evidence of indiscriminate killings - including of children - and of rapes.
2. Uzbek refugees say that armored vehicles in Osh drove through streets in Uzbek neighborhoods, shooting at civilians and clearing the way for gangs following behind.
3. Pascale Meige Wagner, from the International Committee for the Red Cross, said the death toll was an underestimate.

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