Security

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  Security

  2019-06-28

  Former Tajik IS member recalls ill-advised journey to Afghanistan

  'Islamic State' (IS)'s collapse in Syria steered the Usmonov family to Afghanistan and eventual imprisonment.

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  Security

  2019-06-25

  Kazakhstan launches probe of deadly arms depot explosion

  The blast Monday killed two and injured 165 in Arys, Turkistan Province.

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  Security

  2019-06-25

  IS recruiting focus on millennial women raises concerns about future

  The European Union's police agency says IS is targeting women from the millennial generation as it seeks new recruits after the fall of its so-called 'caliphate'.

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  2019-06-24

  Kazakhstan establishes training centre for specialists working with convicted extremists

  The new 'Jusan' centre recently opened in Kostanay to train psychologists, police and penal workers for theological and rehabilitation work with convicted members of radical movements.

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  2019-06-17

  Suspected Iranian attacks on oil tankers represent 'clear threat' to global trade

  The world community is coming to terms with the reality that the Iranian regime is trying to disrupt the free flow of commerce through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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  2019-06-13

  UN, Kazakhstan vow more co-operation on equipment for peacekeeping missions

  Kazakhstan's participation in UN peacekeeping missions is an indicator of the global community's confidence in the country and its armed forces, said one analyst.

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  Security

  2019-06-12

  International forum discusses digital literacy, media security in Central Asia

  International and regional analysts covered numerous topics, including countering disinformation, hate speech and violent extremism across the region.

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  Security

  2019-06-05

  Russia perpetuates massacre of civilians in Syria under false pretext

  The Kremlin says it is fighting terrorists but evidence of indiscriminate bombing of apartment buildings and civilians areas is overwhelming.

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  Security

  2019-05-30

  Russia is 'probably' violating nuclear test treaty, US general says

  The Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty, which the UN adopted in 1996, bans all nuclear tests worldwide whether for civilian or military purposes.

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  Security

  2019-05-28

  Kazakhstan approves military intelligence deal with Kyrgyzstan in sign of closer regional ties

  The agreement represents an important step toward closer co-operation taken by Central Asian countries, observers say.