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Peace Corps Volunteer "Karen in Kyrgyzstan" writes: I am safe at my site in the northern region of Kyrgyzstan and far from the violence in Osh and Jalalabad
I am safe at my site in the northern region of Kyrgyzstan and far from the violence in Osh and Jalalabad. All of the Peace Corps volunteers in the southern region were evacuated safely, though they had a very scary time getting out of Osh. It seems the violence has calmed down but the refugee crisis along the Uzbekistan border is still dire. I'm continuing to read updates and hoping for improving news reports. Some Peace Corps volunteers have decided to leave the country for various reasons, but I don't anticipate the evacuation of all Peace Corps volunteers.
Peace Corps Volunteer "Karen in Kyrgyzstan" writes: I am safe at my site in the northern region of Kyrgyzstan and far from the violence in Osh and Jalalabad
Sunday, June 20, 2010
ups and downs
Caption: June 15, 2010: Peace Corps Volunteers reach the safety of a helicopter in Osh. All of the Peace Corps volunteers in the southern region have been evacuated safely. Most of the violence has been restricted to the south, and the north remains peaceful. It is anticipated that volunteers will remain in the north. Photo: R Moreno
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Hi. I'm sorry I haven't updated sooner. Almost every computer I use blocks blogspot, so it hasn't been for lack of trying. Thanks to everyone who has emailed to check in. I am safe at my site in the northern region of Kyrgyzstan and far from the violence in Osh and Jalalabad. All of the Peace Corps volunteers in the southern region were evacuated safely, though they had a very scary time getting out of Osh. It seems the violence has calmed down but the refugee crisis along the Uzbekistan border is still dire. I'm continuing to read updates and hoping for improving news reports. Some Peace Corps volunteers have decided to leave the country for various reasons, but I don't anticipate the evacuation of all Peace Corps volunteers. I want to try to stay in my community as long as it's possible (and safe). There have been no signs of unrest so far where I live. We have to take it one day at a time. A constitutional referendum is planned for next weekend, so I'll definitely be lying low in my community. I'll email updates when I can, or you can check in with my sister.
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Headlines: June, 2010; Peace Corps Kyrgyzstan; Directory of Kyrgyzstan RPCVs; Messages and Announcements for Kyrgyzstan RPCVs; Safety and Security of Volunteers; Evacuation
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