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2020-03-31

| Security
Kazakhstan’s army, police join fight against coronavirus
Kazakhstan’s army, police join fight against coronavirus

The Kazakh army is setting up biological protection units to perform disinfecting operations, while the police are helping to maintain preventive measures and order amid the emergency.

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Coronavirus exposes hypocrisies of militant groups on health care

2020-03-30

| Terrorism
Coronavirus exposes hypocrisies of militant groups on health care

From the Taliban to the 'Islamic State', militant groups around the world have been forced by the deadly virus to advocate for better health of citizens, an about-face that amounts to a joke.
Central Asian migrants suffer amid Russia's bungled coronavirus response

2020-03-27

| Human Rights
Central Asian migrants suffer amid Russia's bungled coronavirus response

For weeks, Russian President Vladimir Putin had been expressing little concern of a COVID-19 outbreak in Russia. Now things are different.
Observers warn of return of illegal drug scourge in Turkmenistan

2020-03-26

| Crime & Justice
Observers warn of return of illegal drug scourge in Turkmenistan

After successfully battling drug trade and addiction years ago, Turkmenistan now faces a resurgence, with one official saying terrorist groups are trying to flood the country with narcotics.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran
Sealed borders strand Central Asian migrants in Moscow's airports

2020-03-26

| Human Rights
Sealed borders strand Central Asian migrants in Moscow's airports

Despite overcrowding and poor hygienic conditions, none of those waiting for up to several days at Russian airports had received disinfectant gel or surgical masks to protect against COVID-19.
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

2020-03-26

| Media
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

Beijing continues to spread conspiracy theories on social media and is now attempting to appear to the world as a benevolent power with no responsibility for the COVID-19 outbreak.
Uzbekistan urges public to be wary of coronavirus falsehoods

2020-03-25

| Society
Uzbekistan urges public to be wary of coronavirus falsehoods

The Uzbek government and religious leaders are taking drastic steps to thwart unsubstantiated rumours about the deadly virus.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

2020-03-24

| Health
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
Arrests of IS suspects in Kazakhstan show that group is still active

2020-03-24

| Terrorism
Arrests of IS suspects in Kazakhstan show that group is still active

Because Kazakhstan sits in the heart of Eurasia, the country is an attractive area for IS recruiters, according to analysts.
Central Asia warily eyes Putin's constitutional changes to extend rule

2020-03-23

| Politics
Central Asia warily eyes Putin's constitutional changes to extend rule

The Russian president is taking advantage of panic over the coronavirus and the world economy to extend his rule into 2036, say observers in Central Asia.
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

2020-03-23

| Health
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected vital help even as Iran becomes a greater threat to world health with its increasing number of infected and its ill-advised policies.
Authorities warn of the fatal consequences of Russia's coronavirus propaganda

2020-03-20

| Media
Authorities warn of the fatal consequences of Russia's coronavirus propaganda

Pro-Kremlin media outlets are putting lives at risk by mounting a 'significant campaign' to spread false and misleading information about the deadly virus.
US donates protective equipment to Central Asia to halt spread of coronavirus

2020-03-19

| Health
US donates protective equipment to Central Asia to halt spread of coronavirus

The United States is donating equipment, including gloves, masks and isolation gowns, to help health workers protect themselves while caring for coronavirus patients.
Kazakhstan's new foreign policy strategy eyes global co-operation

2020-03-18

| Security
Kazakhstan's new foreign policy strategy eyes global co-operation

A new policy document stresses safeguarding the country's territorial integrity, strengthening global and regional security systems and creating a broad counter-terrorism coalition.
Central Asia ramps up efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic

2020-03-17

| Health
Central Asia ramps up efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic

A number of measures have come into effect in the region, including shutting down nightclubs, movie theatres, cafes, playgrounds and computer clubs to prevent the spread of the virus.
China spreads conspiracies in effort to conceal its role in coronavirus pandemic

2020-03-16

| Health
China spreads conspiracies in effort to conceal its role in coronavirus pandemic

China is seeking to deflect criticism for its role in starting a global pandemic by spreading dangerous disinformation.
Viewers say good riddance as Kazakh TV operator removes Russian channels

2020-03-16

| Media
Viewers say good riddance as Kazakh TV operator removes Russian channels

Almatel Kazakhstan could not come to terms with the Russian channels to rebroadcast their shows at a reasonable price. Many Kazakhs are not complaining.
Russia's refusal to cut oil production sparks panic, suffering in Kazakhstan

2020-03-13

| Economy
Russia's refusal to cut oil production sparks panic, suffering in Kazakhstan

Moscow's stance on output has sparked a price war and a major drop in crude prices.
Dushanbe hosts Tajik-Uzbek joint anti-terror military drills

2020-03-13

| Terrorism
Dushanbe hosts Tajik-Uzbek joint anti-terror military drills

Relations between the neighbours have progressed greatly since 2016.
Iran finally agrees to hand over black boxes of downed Ukrainian plane

2020-03-12

| Crime & Justice
Iran finally agrees to hand over black boxes of downed Ukrainian plane

The decision comes more than two months after the Iranian military shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner -- and then lied about it for days.
Turkmenistan launches new security reforms while marking 25 years of neutrality

2020-03-12

| Security
Turkmenistan launches new security reforms while marking 25 years of neutrality

Observers speak of increased co-ordination between Turkmenistan’s military and law enforcement agencies.
Uzbekistan hosts Central Asian dialogue on reintegrating former extremists

2020-03-11

| Terrorism
Uzbekistan hosts Central Asian dialogue on reintegrating former extremists

Representatives from the region say they plan to apply the knowledge gained through Uzbekistan's experience in rehabilitating former fighters.
Kazakhstan arrests suspects accused of smuggling guns from Russia

2020-03-10

| Security
Kazakhstan arrests suspects accused of smuggling guns from Russia

Authorities seized 11 Russian-made Makarov pistols and more than 1,300 rounds of ammunition from the suspected smugglers.
Nur-Sultan tightens food safety inspections on Kazakh-Russian border

2020-03-10

| Business
Nur-Sultan tightens food safety inspections on Kazakh-Russian border

Kazakhstan is issuing warnings about Russian fruits and vegetables.
Central Asians in Russia face torture while detained, activists say

2020-03-09

| Crime & Justice
Central Asians in Russia face torture while detained, activists say

The story of the torture of an ethnic Uzbek from Kyrgyzstan, who was recently released from Russian custody, has alarmed human rights activists.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.

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