Security

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  2020-02-04

  Uzbekistan completes demining of border with Tajikistan, say officials

  The clearing of antipersonnel mines on the border is reflective of the growing trust between the two neighbours.

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  Security

  2020-01-31

  New training centre in Kazakhstan aims to protect Soviet-era nuclear facilities

  Soviet authorities conducted 456 nuclear explosions, 116 aboveground and 340 underground, irreparably harming the health of the local population. This centre aims to help prevent more harm.

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  Security

  2020-01-23

  Turkmenistan boosts security measures following tensions in Iran

  Turkmenistan Airlines stopped flying in Iranian airspace after Tehran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner earlier this month. Land borders are also closed indefinitely.

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  Security

  2020-01-16

  Russian incursions in eastern Syria hinder fight against 'Islamic State'

  The presence of Russian troops in the area is providing IS elements with the ability to move around, secure logistical supplies and carry out sporadic terrorist attacks.

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  2020-01-15

  Kyrgyzstan eyes stricter oversight of financial remittances

  The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan wants more information about the senders of financial remittances as part of ongoing efforts against money laundering and terror financing.

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  Security

  2020-01-14

  Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

  The need for Iranian leaders to go to such lengths to exaggerate the regime's capabilities and the timidity of the military's 'terrible vengeance' have exposed major cracks in the facade.

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  2020-01-13

  Kremlin narrative of alleged IS threat to Central Asia debunked

  The so-called 'Islamic State' threat is merely a way for Russia to solidify its military presence in the region, say Central Asian observers.

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  Security

  2020-01-10

  US donates vehicles to Tajik Defence Ministry for mountain operations

  The vehicles will enable Tajikistan's mobile forces to operate in a wide variety of terrain, said the US embassy.

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  Security

  2020-01-10

  Tehran stonewalls amid mounting evidence it shot down Ukrainian airliner

  Videos, photos and circumstantial evidence clearly suggest the plane was struck by a surface-to-air missile, but Iranian officials continue to deny the possibility.

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  Security

  2020-01-08

  Tensions ease after Iran’s retaliation on US military fails to inflict casualties

  Leaders described Tehran's missile attacks as dangerous and urged dialogue to prevent further escalation.