Bishkek
\nKyrgyzstan stated Friday that three of its citizens were killed when Uzbek forces opened fire at the two Central Asian nations\u2019 contentious border.
\nBorder disputes have haunted the former Russian republics throughout their three decades of independence, with decision-makers using various Soviet-era maps to support their territorial claims.
\n\u201cWithout regaining consciousness, they died from their gunshot wounds,\u201d the Kyrgyz national security committee stated in a statement, adding that it happened on Thursday.
\nIt was the worst incident on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in recent years.
\nRepresentatives from both border agencies made contact right away, according to the statement, and agreed to start an inquiry.
\nIt was also stated that they were scheduled to meet on Friday.
\nKyrgyzstan refused to identify whether the victims were civilians or border guards.
\nSmuggling is a major issue in the region, and border villages frequently battle over grazing land and water resources.
\nThe border service of Uzbekistan could not be reached for comment.
\nBilateral ties between the neighbours were strained before the demise in 2016 of long-serving conservative Uzbek President Islam Karimov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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