LAHORE : September 28,2022: This is prearranged aggression by Tajikistan. It was stated today at a press
conference by Marat Imankulov, Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz
Republic, who was commenting on developments on the border situation between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
He said that Kyrgyzstan’s security agencies had intelligence information about possible provocative actions on the border between the two countries.
“As early as 14 September, we sent the heads of law enforcement agencies there in the evening. The next day, Chairman of the security service Kamchybek Tashiev was already there. The same day we formed a regional headquarters on the spot. We studied the situation on the border and adapted our forces to repel those attacks,” said Marat Imankulov. He added who that the contact with the Tajik side at the level of local authorities and security agencies remained uninterrupted.
However, on September 16, despite the reached agreements, Tajikistan began
shelling Kyrgyz civilian and military infrastructure and border guard outposts.
“I, the heads of the security forces and the provincial security forces contacted
counterparts from Tajikistan demanding to stop the shelling. They assured us they issued such a command, but the shooting, on the contrary, intensified. We had the task of ensuring the safety of our citizens. We started evacuating citizens to safe places. Forty-seven citizens’ accommodation points were organized. And the number of evacuated citizens exceeded 137,000,” he said.
Marat Imankulov stressed that this was a pre-planned aggression by Tajikistan.
“We noticed people in civilian clothes, with beards and guns in their hands among the participants in these hostilities. They fired indiscriminately into Kyrgyz territory.
Military and civilian infrastructure came under fire. In addition, we recorded facts of torture of our servicemen who were captured by them. They killed with particular
cruelty. We have not seen anything like this before. There were conflicts before soldiers were killed from gunshot wounds. But here there is torture, mutilation of bodies. This is characteristic only of members of terrorist and extremist organizations.
We have carefully studied and obtained irrefutable evidence about the
involvement of Afghan nationals who were members of these armed groups in the
attack on Kyrgyzstan. Their identities have been confirmed. The Afghan authorities have confirmed to us their citizenship,” Marat Amankulov said.
The Security Council Secretary underlined that the President was constantly monitoring the situation and coordinating the activities of government agencies at a high level
“Under the previous government, the army was weakened and lacked necessary
equipment. Thanks to timely measures taken by the government to strengthen the Border Service and other law enforcement agencies with modern weapons and military equipment (unmanned aerial vehicles, armored vehicles, etc.), as well as coordination of activities, we have been able to minimize the scale of the tragedy.
Today the President has signed a decree to increase salaries by one and a half to two times for law enforcers. I would like to note the well-coordinated work of all government bodies: the Government, ministries and agencies as well as local state administrations during the armed conflict to evacuate civilians to safe places, to provide humanitarian and medical assistance,” Marat Imankulov said.
In his speech, the Security Council Secretary noted the dedication and heroism shown by the servicemen, internal affairs and emergency services in ensuring the security of citizens and defending the territorial integrity of the country.
“Unfortunately, some of them lost their lives while heroically carrying out their duty.
The people of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are not to blame for this tragedy. They
lived in peace and good-neighborly relations and hopefully will continue. The people of Tajikistan remained hostage to political forces that are pursuing their
selfish ends. This provocation dealt a very serious blow to relations between our peoples”, concluded Marat Imankulov.
– What the Republic of Tajikistan has violated?.
Tajikistan has violated the range of its international obligations on nonuse of power against the peaceful citizens of Kyrgyzstan.
Tajikistan has violated the fundamental norms of the international
law.
Remark: Tajikistan ratified all four Geneva conventions from August 12,
1929, the Additional protocol I from 1977 and Hague Conventions,
which constitute the basis of the International Humanitarian Law.
Conducting the act of aggression against Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan violated
the norms of the Resolution 3314 (XXIX) of the UN General Assembly
(Definition of the aggression) from December 14, 1974.
Tajikistan attacked peaceful citizens and civil objects of Kyrgyzstan,
violating the fundamental principles of UN.
According to the UN Charter of 1945 and the Declaration about the
principles of the international law, which refer to friendly relations and
cooperation between the states in accordance with UN Charter of 1970
Invasion of Kyrgyzstan. General Prosecutor’s Office opened a criminal case under the article “Crime against peace”
The General Prosecutor’s Office opened a criminal case under the Article 402
(“Crime Against Peace”) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Internal Affairs press-service reported on September 19.
A multidisciplinary investigative group was formed in the Batken region to
investigate the circumstances that led to the attack by the Tajik side.
The group includes representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, General Prosecutor’s Office, Military Prosecutor’s Office, local authorities, Emergency Situations Ministry and Ministry of Defence. The group is conducting an inspection of the affected villages.
To date, they have examined fifteen objects (houses and shopping malls) damaged
by the shelling and measures have been taken to evaluate the damage.
The rational and correct allocation of humanitarian aid to the Batken region is being monitored. The police of the region and the Internal Troops of the Ministry of internal Affairs ensure public safety, organized 24-hour safety patrols and have the
situation under full control.
In the affected villages of Batken and Leilek districts, unexploded shells are being searched for and disposed.
According to the operative data as of 10 pm on September 18, the total number
of dead is 59 people, including children. The number of injured is 144 people.
Many injured people were brought to Bishkek for medical treatment.
On September 14, an exchange of fire between border guards of the two
countries began on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Until September 17, the situation
was tense. The Tajik side continued shelling despite agreements for a
complete cease-fire on the border
136,770 Kyrgyz citizens were forced to leave their homes and flee – they were
evacuated.
Information on victims of the armed conflict in the Batken region
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic informs that at 9 a.m. (operational data) on September 19, 2022, the total number of victims admitted to health organizations is 163 people. During the night, 19 victims sought medical help from the health organization of the Batken region, of which 12 victims were sent for
outpatient treatment.
144 people continue to receive treatment in hospitals, 19 people have been sent for outpatient treatment.
Most of the victims were transferred to healthcare organizations in Bishkek and
Osh (102 victims).
1. National Hospital – 71 victims;
2. National Surgical Center – 8 victims;
3. National Center for Maternal and Child Health – 8 victims;
4. Emergency hospital – 9 injured;
5. Osh Regional United Hospital – 4 victims; 6. Osh Interbaste Children’s Clinical Hospital – 2 victims.
The rest of the victims receive inpatient treatment in health organizations of the
Batken region. All the victims are provided with the necessary medical care, blood components, medicines and medical devices are available in sufficient quantities.
The total number of deaths as a result of the armed conflict in the Batken region is 59 people.
