Food sent to Batken from Bishkek

AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Health and Social Development sent 54 tons of food to Batken region. Cargo will be delivered through the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Medicines and bandages are being prepared for shipment.
The incident on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border began on April 28 after the Tajik side started installing video surveillance cameras near the Golovnoy water distribution point in the village of Kok-Tash, Batken district. The local residents demanded the removal of the equipment. After a verbal conflict, the parties started throwing stones at each other.
On April 29, exchange of fire started between Kyrgyz and Tajik troops near the Golovnoy area. At least 17 Kyrgyzstanis were injured and 1 killed.