An outburst of xenophobia in Kyrgyzstan culminated in a violent clash between Kyrgyz youth and Pakistani students. The fighting left dozens injured and has prompted hundreds of Pakistani students to leave the country. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the trouble began on the night of May 12, when a comparatively minor incident led to a melee. That evening, at a pizzeria in eastern Bishkek, a group of young Kyrgyz men reportedly demanded cigarettes from Pakistani customers. Following a verbal exchange, a Kyrgyz youth reportedly hit a Pakistani student, prompt…