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  Security

  2020-08-27

  Taliban face pressure from all sides to end violence, start intra-Afghan peace talks

  Pakistan's foreign minister called for a peaceful solution, while Afghan religious scholars urged the parties to the conflict to start peace talks in observance of Muharram.

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  2020-07-30

  Russian mercenaries arrested in Belarus for plotting to destablise country

  Central Asia looks on warily as another country deemed of interest to the Kremlin -- and one that doesn't follow Putin's orders -- falls victim to Russian hybrid warfare.

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  2020-07-29

  Ceasefire declared in Afghanistan as long awaited peace talks on horizon

  A potential peace deal between the Afghan government and the Taliban would have far reaching consequences for the region and beyond.

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  2020-07-27

  New imagery shows Russian military supplying Wagner Group in Libya

  The satellite photos show Russian military cargo aircraft, air defence equipment, and mine-resistant, ambush-protected armoured vehicles being supplied to Wagner mercenaries.

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  Security

  2020-07-24

  Russia's hypocrisy on display with anti-satellite weapon test

  US and UK officials say the test highlights Moscow's hypocritical advocacy of outer space arms control and threatens the peaceful use of space.

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  2020-07-15

  Verified photos show Wagner Group's indiscriminate laying of mines in Libya

  Moscow's bid to take over Libya via its mercenary army has become an increasing embarrassment to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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  2020-07-03

  Moscow mercenaries continue to back Libyan warlord as civilian deaths mount

  Despite major losses to military strongman Khalifa Haftar, the Wagner Group continues to sow chaos and death, and is vying for a share of Libya's oil fields.

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  2020-07-02

  Empty promises: Taliban's refusal to disavow al-Qaeda reflects non-commitment to peace

  The militant group has not lived up to its commitments to sever its relationship with the terrorist outfit, a key element to lasting peace in Afghanistan.

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  2020-06-18

  In controversial move, Russia set to own runway at military base in Kyrgyzstan

  The ownership of Kyrgyz land threatens the nation's independence, say analysts.

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  2020-06-17

  Kazakhstan introduces new means to forge modern 'digital military'

  Kazakhstan is launching digital services and automated command and control systems as part of its military modernisation.