Kyrgyzstanis asked to refrain from traveling to number of UK cities due to unrest

Bishkek, Aug. 8, 2024 . / Kabar / . Kyrgyz citizens are asked to refrain from traveling to a number of cities in the UK.

The Ministry of Foreign Affaira of the country reported that in connection with the aggravation of the situation in some regions of the country, the Kyrgyz Embassy recommends Kyrgyzstanis to temporarily refrain from visiting the cities of Rotherham, Bolton, Blackpool, Hull, Bristol, Stoke-on-Trent, Belfast, as well as the suburbs of Manchester and Liverpool until the stabilization of the situation in these regions.

Meanwhile, Kyrgyz citizens who are currently in these settlements should observe increased security measures, exercise vigilance and caution, refrain from visiting places of mass gathering of people and follow the latest news.

The embassy's emergency phone number is functioning, where Kyrgyz citizens staying in the UK can call for help or advice if necessary: +44 7341 185777 (WhatsApp).

According to media reports, the mass riots that swept the country last week after a 17-year-old stabbed three girls to death and injured eight other children and two adults at a children's dance studio near Liverpool have not subsided in the UK.