Conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan raises legacy of Russian colonialism

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The war in Ukraine has overshadowed smaller, ongoing conflicts in the region. Recent fighting along the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan has displaced nearly 140,000 people. Levi Bridges reports from the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, that the conflict has ignited a fierce discussion about identity and Russia’s legacy as a colonial power.

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