Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Reliefweb.int

Date: 09 Jul 2010

This situation report was issued by ROMENACA Sub-regional Office for Central Asia. It covers the period between 6 and 9 July (afternoon) 2010 local time. The next report will be issued on or around 13 July 2010.

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES

- Meeting on reconciliation between Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities held in a Suzak village mosque in Jalal-Abad

- Local protection partners, particularly, human rights defenders and attorneys, continue to face pressure and difficulties

- Psychological trauma remains the most important health issue, children and adults require professional counseling and psycho-social support

II. Situation Overview
According to the Ministry of Health, as of 9 July in Osh and Jalal-Abad:

- 2,324 people have applied for and received medical assistance;
- 1,080 people were hospitalized. 88 patients remain hospitalized while the rest have been discharged;
- Outpatient services received 1,243 persons;
- The official death toll is now 311.

According to the media reports, the Government requires US$450-500 million for rehabilitation and reconstruction in Osh and Jalal-Abad. The Government reportedly estimates that 2,500 buildings, including 1,900 houses, were destroyed by the violence.

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