Security

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  Security

  2021-07-23

  Russia using Afghanistan as pretext to bolster military presence in Central Asia

  Russia is amplifying the threat of the Taliban to persuade countries to allow deeper Russian military penetration. Yet at the same time, Moscow is supporting the Taliban with weapons and money.

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  Security

  2021-07-22

  Tajik troops ready to protect border from Taliban insurgency

  Taliban promises not to attack Afghanistan's neighbours should be regarded with scepticism, say observers, as regional militaries prepare for increasing instability.

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  Security

  2021-07-20

  Al-Qaeda-linked fighters spotted in Taliban's ranks

  Dozens of foreign fighters have been killed in recent battles and Afghan forces have retrieved evidence indicating that al-Qaeda elements guide and train Afghan Taliban militants.

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  Security

  2021-07-15

  Uzbekistan eyes Afghan border with concern amid Taliban offensive

  Locals living along the border are in a state of fear as they can now hear the sounds of war with Taliban violence getting closer.

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  Security

  2021-07-13

  Taliban force residents to flee as they loot, torch homes during offensive

  In districts bordering Central Asia, Taliban fighters are searching for government supporters, burning homes, and looting businesses, in what observers are calling 'war crimes'.

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  Security

  2021-07-06

  Central Asia on alert as Afghan forces prepare counterattack against Taliban

  Tajik President Emomali Rahmon ordered the mobilisation of 20,000 reserve troops to further strengthen the border with Afghanistan.

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  Security

  2021-07-02

  Central Asian states bolster security in response to Taliban activity along borders

  Taliban violence in recent weeks has reached the borders of Afghanistan's three Central Asian neighbours: Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. All three are ramping up their militaries.

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  Security

  2021-07-01

  US, Kazakhstan team up to assist Central Asian countries, Afghanistan

  Joint efforts between the two countries aim to promote democratic principles and protect human rights, expand prosperity, ensure social stability and improve health.

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  Security

  2021-06-25

  Kazakhstan's new National Security Strategy takes aim at Russian threats

  The strategy seeks to protect Kazakhstan's sovereignty and citizens from a variety of threats, including many stemming from Russia.

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  Security

  2021-06-16

  US military vows to pressure al-Qaeda, IS after Afghanistan withdrawal

  It will continue to fund and advise Afghan forces fighting the Taliban, and conduct 'over the horizon' air missions, US Central Command commander Gen. Kenneth 'Frank' McKenzie also said.