Kyrgyz-Uzbek tensions could flare up again – President issues warning

Kyrgyz-Uzbek tensions could flare up again – President issues warning
13.11.2026 14:32

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has warned of attempts to provoke ethnic clashes between Kyrgyz and Uzbeks in the southern part of the country.

TodayPress TV reports, citing the Daily Turkic channel on “X”, that Japarov said false rumours and provocative statements targeting national sentiments could trigger unrest.

He also recalled the tragic events of 1990 and 2010, urging people to avoid actions that could lead to a recurrence of such incidents.

Zahra Mammadova


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