Security

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  2016-11-24

  Kazakhstani army holds counter-terrorism exercises

  Kazakhstani forces November 7-11 practiced destroying a terrorist group, according to the Defence Ministry.

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  2016-11-22

  Loss of Dabiq cracks image of ISIL caliphate

  The routing of the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' from the symbolic Syrian town will severely damage the group's image of a viable caliphate.

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  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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  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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  2016-11-09

  Turkmen government keeps sharp eye on extremists

  The country is calm and wants to stay that way.

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  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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  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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  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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  2016-10-21

  Uzbekistan, Afghanistan join efforts against terrorism

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