Group of psychologists from three cities sent to Batken region
A group of psychologists has been sent to Batken region to provide assistance to the victims. Press service of the City Hall of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan reported.
«Group of 18 psychologists was organized, which includes specialists from Bishkek, Osh and Jalal-Abad. Transfer and meals were organized for them,» the City Hall reported.
Emergency situation has been introduced in Batken region. 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 185 victims, 59 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.
