Situation in Kyrgyzstan`s Jalal-Abad Region is tense.

BISHKEK, June 16 (Itar-Tass) -- In some districts of the Jalal-Abad
Region, where mass clashes started on June 12, the situation remains
tense, the press service of Kyrgyzstan's State National Security Service
said in a statement published on Wednesday.
"The government undertakes all efforts to stabilise the situation
there," the press service said. "However, there are some rebellious parts
in the Suzak, Bazar-Korgon, Ala-Bukin, Toktogul districts and in
Jalal-Abad itself."
The security service said that the civilians still kept about 40
automated guns and 70 smooth-bore guns.
"Over the clashes in the region there were destroyed about 280 housed,
three state buildings, 127 shops and two markets," the press service said.
The security service reports about 15,000 refugees from the region,
most of them have crossed the border with Uzbekistan.
Presently, the security service and other law enforcement authorities
continue "to inform the residents" in the conflict zone and to "spot and
detain organisers and participants in the disorders in the Jalal-Abad
Region."
The latest reports say that the death toll has reached 190, and over
1,800 were wounded.
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