OSCE police mission`s mandate in Kyrgyzstan adjusted - Otunbayeva

BISHKEK, July 16 (Itar-Tass) - Kyrgyz President Roza Otunbayeva said
on Friday the mandate of the OSCE police mission in the republic's
southern regions is being adjusted.
"As soon as these details are adjusted in the country, the decision
will be handed over to the OSCE that will take a final decision on sending
the mission," she said.
Earlier in the day Otunbayeva said the OSCE will send 50 policemen to
Kyrgyzstan's southern regions to stabilize the situation and conduct an
international investigation of the ethnic clashes.
Otunbayeva assured she supported the idea of holding an international
inquiry into the tragic events in the republic's south. Along with the
international investigation a national commission that will include Uzbeks
residing in Kyrgyzstan will also investigate the riots.
"Kyrgyzstan approves the international investigation that will include
representatives of the OSCE, UN and the European Union," she said. "The
two commissions will pool efforts, as Kyrgyzstan is interested in
stabilizing the situation in the republic's south."
Mass riots began in Osh on June 11 to embrace the neighbouring
Jalal-Abad region. The state of emergency and curfew were introduced in
Kyrgyzstan's south that will be effective until August 10 as a minimum.
According to the official information, 312 people were killed in the
clashes and another 2,300 were injured. Around 1,800 houses, apartment
buildings and cars were put on fire.
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