Batken authorities announce housing distribution plan after border swap
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Batken district authorities in Kyrgyzstan unveiled a housing distribution plan on Thursday for residents affected by the recent border land swap with Tajikistan. The plan allocates 120 apartments to families displaced by the territorial adjustment. Officials said priority will go to those whose homes were demolished during the swap.
Housing Allocation
The plan, announced by the Batken district administration, targets 120 families who lost homes in the border adjustment. Each family will receive a two-bedroom apartment in a new building in Batken town. Construction is expected to begin in August 2026, with completion by year-end, according to district head Alisher Mamatov.
Border Swap Details
The land swap, finalized in June 2026, involved exchanging 1,200 hectares of land between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan near the Batken exclave. The deal aimed to resolve a long-standing border dispute that had led to clashes in 2021 and 2022. Under the agreement, 45 Kyrgyz families were relocated from the exchanged territory.
What's Next
The district administration is set to publish a list of eligible families by August 1. It remains unclear how many of the displaced families will qualify for the new housing, as some have already relocated elsewhere.
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Batken authorities announce housing distribution plan after border swap
