This morning in Khorog, residents were waiting for the start of negotiations between the protesters and the authorities, but so far, neither side has officially reported on this. Photo: Internet This morning, May 17, the Pamir Daily News reported that “Khorog is paralyzed without any legal grounds.” All state, public, and private institutions in the […]
This morning in Khorog, residents were waiting for the start of negotiations between the protesters and the authorities, but so far, neither side has officially reported on this.
Photo: InternetThis morning, May 17, the Pamir Daily News reported that “Khorog is paralyzed without any legal grounds.”
All state, public, and private institutions in the administrative center of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) are closed.
According to a source, “schools and other institutions are closed. People cannot move around. The authorities, as usual, have unreasonably restricted the rights and freedoms of citizens.”
“No activity is observed from either side, negotiations are not taking place. The city is frozen in anticipation. It is likely that the security forces expect people to tire and go home,” the report notes.
After the murder of Gulbidin Ziyobekov on November 25, 2021, law enforcement officials intend to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in the region, but residents remain steadfast and demand the restoration of justice and the rule of law for all.
As a result of clashes between protesters and security forces, one civilian was killed and six were injured. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, three law enforcement officers also sustained injuries.