Central Asian migrants in Russia are on high alert following a deadly shooting blamed on migrants from the region. Tajik community faces xenophobia and physical harm. The Kremlin promises tougher action against migrants to prevent tensions.
Kyrgyz people working in #Russia are being actively targeted by recruiters of militant groups who want them to carry out violent acts, #Kyrgyzstan’s labor ministry says. https://t.co/TdN4BXGuUZ
⚠️ KYRGYZSTAN SAYS ITS CITIZENS IN RUSSIA ARE TARGETED BY MILITANT RECRUITERS Full Story → https://t.co/jUEcoLi2YQ Kyrgyz people working in Russia are being actively targeted by recruiters of militant groups who want them to carry out violent acts, Kyrgyzstan's labour…
The fact that four of the suspects are from Tajikistan is stoking anti-migrant rhetoric online. The Kremlin is trying to keep war supporters happy by promising tougher action against migrants while trying to prevent tensions from flaring. https://t.co/7fXlKUZZvZ
Many Central Asians in Russia, especially the Tajik community, face heightened xenophobia after the deadly concert hall attack near Moscow. Some report being physically harmed as well. https://t.co/PbO2syZZ2P
‘We All Have the Same Face to Them’: Deadly Moscow Attack Magnifies Discrimination Against Central Asian Migrants https://t.co/SU6ipYZJDJ
#Kyrgyzstan’s foreign ministry has urged citizens of the Central Asian nation to put off unnecessary travel to #Russia after a deadly shooting that was blamed on migrants from the region. https://t.co/SOdQRTwRZd
Moscow attack: Central Asian migrants on high alert in Russia https://t.co/NyjHXCKaSb