Security

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  Security

  2016-11-18

  Uzbek army prepares to repulse extremists

  The Central Asian country has built up a formidable military to counter any extremist threat.

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  Security

  2016-11-11

  Iraqi forces prepared to face desperate ISIL tactics in Mosul

  The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' is using civilians as human shields among other tactics as its losses mount on the battlefield.

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  2016-11-10

  ISIL propaganda veers away from claims of caliphate

  The focus of the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' media machine has shifted significantly following the group's ongoing setbacks on the ground.

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  Security

  2016-11-09

  Turkmen government keeps sharp eye on extremists

  The country is calm and wants to stay that way.

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  Security

  2016-11-08

  Uzbekistan bolsters own reputation for security

  As crime has significantly decreased in the country, law enforcers continue fighting terrorism, officials said.

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  Security

  2016-11-04

  Afghanistan will extradite extremists to Uzbekistan

  The countries' top diplomats signed an extradition treaty October 17 in Tashkent.

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  Security

  2016-11-01

  Uzbekistan strengthens efforts to fight online extremist recruiting

  Intensified use of the internet for terrorist purposes alarms analysts and officials.

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  Security

  2016-10-21

  Turkmenistan strengthens efforts against drug trafficking

  The country's Criminal Code provides sentences for drug trafficking - long prison time, with no eligibility for parole or clemency - that are just as harsh as those specified for extremism and terrorism.

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  2016-10-21

  Uzbekistan, Afghanistan join efforts against terrorism

  Uzbek officials say peace in Afghanistan will bring new opportunities for Central Asian countries.

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  2016-10-18

  Israeli specialists help Kazakhstan to fight terrorism

  Kazakhstani and Israeli experts, security officials are working together to strengthen fight against extremism and terrorism.