By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/turmoil-in-kyrgyzstan Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Slide Show: Turmoil in Kyrgyzstan World Jun 18, 2010 5:46 PM EST Although the raging violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks in southern Kyrgyzstan has abated, the hardened feelings and destroyed neighborhoods remain, says Clifford Levy of The New York Times, reporting from the city of Osh. "Block after block after block of houses were completely destroyed by fire, riddled with bullets," said Levy. "I was at a house today where they discovered a corpse, and this is after the fighting has been over for four or five days, and they're still discovering the bodies of Uzbek residents in these neighborhoods." He describes more in this slide show: Tune in to Friday's NewsHour for more from our interview with Levy. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
Although the raging violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks in southern Kyrgyzstan has abated, the hardened feelings and destroyed neighborhoods remain, says Clifford Levy of The New York Times, reporting from the city of Osh. "Block after block after block of houses were completely destroyed by fire, riddled with bullets," said Levy. "I was at a house today where they discovered a corpse, and this is after the fighting has been over for four or five days, and they're still discovering the bodies of Uzbek residents in these neighborhoods." He describes more in this slide show: Tune in to Friday's NewsHour for more from our interview with Levy. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now