Kyrgyzstan has been a peaceful country with full of unique culture especially the nomadic culture. However, things we getting unpeaceful, even some violence recently.
Since Kyrgyzstan became independent in 1991, it was not long ago when people were seeking nationality and nationalism. Kyrgyzstan’s nationalism has been rising, unfortunately, not only in good ways. Since Kyrgyzstan’s majority ethnic group is Kyrgyz 73.2%, there are some hardships for the minorities, especially the Uzbek. The rise of nationalism pushed some Kyrgyz to be violent towards other ethnic groups. As the picture shows, some Kyrgyz became very violent towards Uzbek, and the Uzbek had to escape to the border where the Uzbek refugee camp is located.
Kyrgyzstan had been under control of the Soviet Union, and after they declared independence, Kyrgystan is facing the lack of good leadership but dictatorship. It may be something that other newly independent countries share similar experiences that they are seeking good leadership.
Seira Kitagawa