Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan say the death toll from their border conflict had risen to 71 people, as a fragile ceasefire held between two Central Asian nations for a second day
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have said the death toll from their border conflict had risen to 71 people, following intensifying clashes.
Tajikistan also reported its casualties on Sunday, saying that 35 people were killed. It has not reported any mass evacuations from the area. On Saturday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the leadership of both sides "to engage in dialogue for a lasting ceasefire."
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