Pamir Kyrgyz ask for permanent housing or land

09:54, 26 марта 2019, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Maria ORLOVA

Pamir Kyrgyz ask for permanent housing or land for them. Deputy of the Parliament, Aida Ismailova, told 24.kg news agency.

She noted that deputies and members of the government visited Naryn at the invitation of city activists.

«During the visit, we met with the heads of the families of the Pamir Kyrgyz. They stated that there were 11 families in Kyrgyzstan, and two had already left the country. They voiced the main problems they encountered. In particular, they ask to raise in the Parliament the issue of allocation of a housing or land for them and to assist them in farming. They say that they were tired of moving from place to place,» Aida Ismailova told.

She added: the Pamir Kyrgyz complained that after receiving a technical education they were not issued documents. Allegedly, they are not issued to those who have the status of returnees. «But so many foreigners get diplomas! Why the immigrants cannot get them? Status of a returnee is important for the Kyrgyz Republic. We started working on the issues,» the deputy noted.

The third issue concerned the status of a returnee. The Pamir Kyrgyz, who have expired certificates, are forced to go to Bishkek to extend them, they asked to simplify the procedure. Another two who arrived recently, three or four months ago, can not get the status.

«The migration service answered that there was a certain verification procedure. As soon as they receive documents, they are sent to law enforcement and other bodies, including Afghanistan. However, the Pamir Kyrgyz do not understand why there are delays,» Aida Ismailova said.

Recall, 49 Pamir Kyrgyz arrived in Kyrgyzstan in the autumn of 2017 in order to educate children and get acquainted with their historic homeland. Taking into account the similarity of the climate they were settled in Naryn region. Within three months, they were educated and acquainted with the living conditions in the region, then they were provided with temporary housing and work.