Security

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  2017-10-19

  Kyrgyzstan on high alert against returning militants

  Central Asian nationals who fought alongside terrorists in Syria are returning to their homelands to plan terror attacks, suggest recent arrests.

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  2017-10-03

  In photos: Kyrgyz military conducts anti-terrorism drills

  Officials warn of the human costs that extremist delusions have inflicted on Kyrgyzstan.

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  2017-09-21

  Not one member of Kyrgyz military has been radicalised, says official

  Authorities are aware of the high stakes, given the danger posed by a radicalised person with military training and access to weapons.

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  2017-09-15

  Kazakhstan intensifies efforts to prevent radicalisation of security personnel

  The Ministry of Defence is expecting to hold 7,000 anti-extremism outreach events in 2017.

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  2017-09-06

  In photos: Kazakhstani, Kyrgyz military sappers hone skills together

  Joint exercises will help prevent potential terrorist attacks and increase regional security, say specialists and officials.

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  2017-09-05

  Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan step up military co-operation

  Their first-ever military pact turns Central Asia's largest countries into strategic partners, say observers.

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  2017-08-31

  Tajikistan prepares for potential migration of extremists

  Militants who regard Afghanistan and Pakistan as 'Khorasan Province' in their idea of a caliphate could move the theatre of war from the Middle East to Central Asia, observers warn.

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  2017-08-21

  Afghanistan concerned by Russian pro-Taliban meddling

  Russia provides weapons and financial support to the Taliban, undermining the Afghan government's counter-terrorism efforts, say officials.

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  2017-08-18

  Tashkent police secure city as Independence Day nears

  Uzbekistan ranked second in a worldwide survey of respondents' sense of security, but police are taking no chances.

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  Security

  2017-08-17

  Exercise Steppe Eagle prepares Kazakhstani peace-keepers for crises

  Kazakhstani soldiers are gaining 'invaluable experience' during Exercise Steppe Eagle, say observers.