DUSHANBE, July 26, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland''s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, expressed his concern yesterday over the violent clashes in the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan that have left at least 42 dead and injured dozens others.

“This outbreak of violence, which has left dozens dead, is of great concern and I deeply regret the loss of life.  I am particularly concerned by reports of civilian casualties and I urge all parties to exercise restraint,” he said.

The Chairperson also expressed concern for the safety of personnel working for international organizations in the affected region. 

OSCE Chairperson concerned over deadly clashes in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, July 26, 2012, Asia-Plus -- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland''s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, expressed his concern yesterday over the violent clashes in the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan that have left at least 42 dead and injured dozens others.

“This outbreak of violence, which has left dozens dead, is of great concern and I deeply regret the loss of life.  I am particularly concerned by reports of civilian casualties and I urge all parties to exercise restraint,” he said.

The Chairperson also expressed concern for the safety of personnel working for international organizations in the affected region.