Kyrgyzstan reiterates Russia travel advisory due to border check reports
Reports of long delays and harassment at border crossings
Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Ministry has reiterated its travel advisory for citizens travelling to Russia, following reports of long delays and harassment at border crossings.
The advisory, which was first issued in September, warns that Kyrgyz citizens may face “unreasonable delays, extortion and other forms of harassment” when crossing the border into Russia. The ministry has urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Russia, and to be aware of the potential risks if they do choose to travel.
The reports of border delays and harassment come amid heightened tensions between Kyrgyzstan and Russia. In recent months, the two countries have been engaged in a dispute over the use of the Manas military base in Kyrgyzstan. Russia has also been accused of interfering in Kyrgyzstan’s internal affairs.
The travel advisory is likely to further strain relations between the two countries. Kyrgyzstan has already protested the alleged harassment of its citizens at the border, and has called on Russia to take steps to resolve the issue.
- Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Ministry has reiterated its travel advisory for citizens travelling to Russia.
- The advisory warns that Kyrgyz citizens may face “unreasonable delays, extortion and other forms of harassment” when crossing the border into Russia.
- The ministry has urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Russia, and to be aware of the potential risks if they do choose to travel.
- The reports of border delays and harassment come amid heightened tensions between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
- The travel advisory is likely to further strain relations between the two countries.
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