Government forces clashed with opposition fighters in Gorno - Lori region . At least 42 people were killed . People panicked as gunfire rang out . tensions have run high in the area ; ethnic Pamiris have been at odds with the government . The region was a stronghold for Islamist forces during a bloody civil war .
Government forces clashed with opposition fighters in Gorno - Lori region . At least 42 people were killed . tensions have run high in the area ; ethnic Pamiris have been at odds with the government . The region was a stronghold for Islamist forces during a bloody civil war .