The UN logo at New York headquarters. File photoUN, Sep 17 The UN stands ready to assist the Kyrgyz and Tajik authorities in resolving the border dispute if the parties so request, UN Secretary-General Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a comment. resolution of border disputes if requested by the parties,» Dujarric said.
Russia urged Baku and Yerevan to show restraintAccording to him, the Secretary General with He is following with great concern the escalation of violence along the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. clashes on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan began on Friday morning. The parties accused each other of shelling. Fierce fighting between the military of the two countries lasted all day along almost the entire perimeter of the border. A ceasefire was achieved only by nightfall. The Kyrgyz side reported 24 dead and more than 120 injured of its citizens as a result of clashes. On Saturday morning, periodic clashes resumed. The parties accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
