The European Union allocated €270,000 as humanitarian aid to victims of the armed conflict at the Tajikistan — Kyrgyzstan border. Media report, citing a statement of the EU Delegation to Tajikistan.
«This assistance will help support about 12,000 people in the most affected areas of Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, as well as Sughd region, Rasht valley and Lakhsh district of the Republic of Tajikistan,» the EU Delegation noted.
The funds will be transferred through the Red Crescent Society of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Red Crescent Society of the Republic of Tajikistan to help affected families in both countries, especially those who have lost their homes, the statement says.
Shooting began at several sites of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the morning of September 16. Settlements in Leilek and Batken district came under fire. The Ministry of Health reported 206 victims, 63 people were killed. As a result of the armed conflict on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border, residents of seven villages in Batken and Leilek districts, as well as Dzhekendi village in Chon-Alai district of Osh region, left their homes.
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan opened a criminal case on crimes against peace.
