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2019-11-21

| Terrorism

Kazakhs on trial for joining IS in Syria committed 'horrific' crimes

Kazakhs on trial for joining IS in Syria committed 'horrific' crimes

Reports of atrocities attributed to the defendants are stirring anger among Kazakhs.

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Tajikistan to build new prison for terrorists

2019-11-21

| Terrorism
Tajikistan to build new prison for terrorists

A prison riot earlier this year initiated by militants led to 32 deaths.
Turkmen participation in IS sparks concerns over depth of radicalisation

2019-11-20

| Terrorism
Turkmen participation in IS sparks concerns over depth of radicalisation

While the government has blocked information on the participation of Turkmens in conflicts abroad, reports of citizens being arrested for fighting alongside groups like IS continue to spread.
Police reforms in Uzbekistan bring safety, confidence in law enforcement

2019-11-19

| Security
Police reforms in Uzbekistan bring safety, confidence in law enforcement

The Global Law and Order report published in November by Gallup confirmed that Uzbekistan is a safe country where law enforcement agencies enjoy the confidence of the public.

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Russian animosity toward migrants grows despite demographic crisis

A recent study in Russia has revealed a surge of intolerance toward migrants and ethnic minorities.
Russian animosity toward migrants grows despite demographic crisis
Convicted Kyrgyz woman publicly renounces extremist ideology

2019-11-19

| Terrorism
Convicted Kyrgyz woman publicly renounces extremist ideology

The woman urged others to not take part in the activities of religious extremist organisations.
Kazakhstan ends infrastructure financing from China after payments deemed too onerous

2019-11-18

| Economy
Kazakhstan ends infrastructure financing from China after payments deemed too onerous

The light rail project in Kazakhstan is just the latest infrastructure programme financed by China to have gone sour in Central Asia.
Russian bombing kills 9 civilians in Syria, as locals respond with Molotovs

2019-11-18

| Terrorism
Russian bombing kills 9 civilians in Syria, as locals respond with Molotovs

In the newest sign of growing unrest, a video shows local Syrians hurling Molotov cocktails and rocks at Russian military vehicles patrolling areas the Kremlin is attempting to occupy.
Russia's territorial expansion in Syria faces unwelcome reception

2019-11-15

| Diplomacy
Russia's territorial expansion in Syria faces unwelcome reception

Ever since Russian troops began expanding their territorial occupation of Syria, they have been met with fierce and angry resistance from locals.
As more Kyrgyz tap web for information, opportunities grow for extremists

2019-11-15

| Terrorism
As more Kyrgyz tap web for information, opportunities grow for extremists

According to the Kyrgyz Prosecutor General's Office, division of society on the basis of religion, ethnicity, race and gender has been increasing online.
50 Afghan women to obtain higher education at Kazakh, Uzbek universities

2019-11-14

| Women's Rights
50 Afghan women to obtain higher education at Kazakh, Uzbek universities

Kazakhstan has spent more than $80 million so far in aiding Afghanistan, including $3.5 million to build medical centres and schools and to rebuild roads and bridges.
Kazakhstan praised as global mediator at recent Astana Club meeting

2019-11-13

| Security
Kazakhstan praised as global mediator at recent Astana Club meeting

A new surge in terrorism, as well as a wave of aggressive nationalism and populism, were among the main threats discussed by participants in the annual meeting.
Kremlin seen using IS attack in Tajikistan to further interests in region

2019-11-12

| Security
Kremlin seen using IS attack in Tajikistan to further interests in region

Moscow has a history of exaggerating and scaremongering to try to convince Central Asian countries that they 'need' Russian military assistance.
Bursting at the seams: inside an 'Islamic State' prison in Syria

2019-11-11

| Security
Bursting at the seams: inside an 'Islamic State' prison in Syria

Kurdish authorities say more than 12,000 IS suspects of at least 50 nationalities are being held in prisons they control in Syria.

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Russian animosity toward migrants grows despite demographic crisis
Russian animosity toward migrants grows despite demographic crisis

A recent study in Russia has revealed a surge of intolerance toward migrants and ethnic minorities.

Poll

How would you evaluate the living and working conditions of Central Asian migrants in Russia?

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