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August 15, 2000
   

Kyrgyz troops clashed with Islamic rebels near the Tajik border for the fourth day. So far, 40 rebels have been killed, as well as 27 soldiers. The rebels are somewhat surrounded, their only escape routes being particularly rough mountainous terrain.