Meanings of kyrgyz authorities in English

We are trying to establish contact with Kyrgyz authorities, Qureshi told Reuters.

China condemned the attack and urged Kyrgyz authorities to quickly investigate.

He said ethnic Uzbeks could not rely on aid from the Kyrgyz authorities.

We are trying to establish contact with Kyrgyz authorities, he said.

Kyrgyz authorities in the city say the barricades should be removed to help restore normal life.

Kyrgyz authorities have not been available for comment.

Kyrgyz authorities said law enforcement forces had run into "armed resistance" during the security checks.

China condemned the attack and urged Kyrgyz authorities to quickly investigate and determine the real situation behind the incident.

Kyrgyz authorities estimate over 2,500 buildings, including 1,900 private houses, were destroyed in the violence.

She urged Kyrgyz authorities to take "swift and decisive action" to protect people irrespective of their ethnic origin.

But Russia's Medvedev, speaking after a Group of 20 summit in Toronto, pointed out that Kyrgyz authorities could not impose order even at present.

China also urged Kyrgyz authorities to "get to the bottom of the incident", spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters at a regular press briefing in Beijing.