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Security Forces, Islamists Clash In Bishkek

January 06 2011

Kyrgyzstan

The have been several deaths in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek after government forces carried out a retaliatory raid on Islamists.

At least four police officers were killed in attacks by suspected Islamic militants in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, reports the Voice of America News.

Three officers were killed while checking documents late Tuesday night.

The next day, police commandos struck a house in a village outside the capital against militants thought to be...

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