At least 20 people are killed in total . Tensions are high in the area ; ethnic groups have been at odds with the government . The region was a stronghold for Islamist rebels during a bloody civil war . The official from the Badakhshan administration said residents told him they were not siding with anyone -- they just wanted safe passage out of Pamir . The conflict ended in late August .
At least 20 people are killed in total . Tensions are high in the area ; ethnic groups have been at odds with the government . The region was a stronghold for Islamist rebels during a bloody civil war . The conflict ended in late August .