Number of refugees in Kyrgyzstan decreased to 3 times since 2008

Bishkek, Sept. 14, 2018. / Kabar /. In recent years, there has been a significant decrease in refugees in Kyrgyzstan, head of the department for work with kayrilman (ethnic Kyrgyz returned to Kyrgyzstan) and refugees Zhypar Mambetova told at a press conference.

According to her data, the number of refugees has decreased threefold since 2008. "As of September 1, 2018, there are 194 refugees in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. 91 people from Afghanistan and 103 people from other countries. As of September 1, 2018, the number of asylum-seekers is 82 people. Currently, measures aimed at regulating the situation with refugees are continuing," Mambetova said.