UNHCR Factsheet: The Kyrgyz Republic

Key Figures (as of 30 June 2023)

• 1,030 Refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan (459), Syria (65), Ukraine (28) and other countries.
• 227 known Stateless people with more cases being discovered.

The operation in the Kyrgyz Republic is coordinated by the UNHCR Representation to Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. In 2023, UNHCR requires $6.4 million to protect refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people across the four countries. As of 31 August 2023, the operations are 44% funded.

CONTACTS

Hans Friedrich Schodder, UNHCR Representative for Central Asia, schodder@unhcr.org

Ivan Saleyeu, Head of National Office, saleyeu@unhcr.org

Mariko Hall, External Relations Officer, hallma@unhcr.org