Iskra, Chuy District
Iskra, is a village in the Chuy District of Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan. The population of Iskra village amounted 2,353 including 1,403 Dungans, 875 Kyrgyzs, and 73 - other nationalities in 2006. The inter-ethnic conflict between Dungans and Kyrgyzs took place in Iskra village in February 2006. The incident caused 6 people were injured and many houses damaged.[1][2][3]
Iskra Искра | |
|---|---|
  Iskra | |
| Coordinates: 42°48′37″N 75°26′52″E | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Chuy Region |
| District | Chuy District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 922 m (3,025 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 2,353 |
| Time zone | UTC +5 |
References
- "Turmoil in Iskra Village. Details (updated)". Information and analytical portal "PR.kg" (in Russian). Bishkek. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
- "Interethnic Clash Causes Kyrgyzstan's Common House to Tremble". EurasiaNet.org. New York: The Open Society Network. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
- "Tensions Ease After Ethnic Violence In Northern Kyrgyzstan". Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. USA. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
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