Pakistani students in Bishkek advised to stay indoors amid mob violence, not their fault, embassy contacts local law enforcement for safety.
Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan are advised to stay indoors amidst mob violence outside their hostels, as the Pakistani Embassy contacts local law enforcement for student safety. Helplines are set up for emergencies, and the embassy is in touch with Kyrgyz authorities to facilitate students. The violence followed a fight between Kyrgyz and Egyptian medical students, incorrectly blamed on Pakistani students.
May 17, 2024
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