Security

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  Security

  2020-05-06

  Afghan militia takes center stage in Russia-Iran power struggle in Syria

  Moscow appears to be undermining Tehran's control of its prized Afghan militia in Syria, as the nominal allies vie for power and influence now that the bloody civil war is winding down.

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  2020-04-21

  Moscow's 'shadow army' recruiting Syrian youth to fight in Libyan conflict

  The notorious Wagner Group, in co-ordination with the Russian military and the Syrian regime, is recruiting young Syrians as mercenaries and sending them to fight in Libya.

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  2020-04-15

  Turkic-speaking countries band together to fight COVID-19

  While leaders of other countries show solidarity and provide mutual support during the crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared Turkic people to the coronavirus.

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  Security

  2020-04-13

  US military hit by coronavirus tells its adversaries: don't test us

  The US military has been transparent about infections within its ranks and is warning adversaries of the 'tragic mistake' of mistaking openness for weakness.

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  Security

  2020-04-10

  Kazakhstan recalls veterans to help country combat COVID-19

  Those conscripted will be able to keep their civilian jobs and positions as well as receive compensation while they help the country during the pandemic.

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  2020-04-06

  Afghan forces arrest leader of 'Islamic State' Khorasan branch

  Special forces arrested Aslam Farooqi, leader of the IS Khorasan branch, and 19 other fighters of the group in a 'complex operation' in Kandahar Province.

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  2020-03-31

  Kazakhstan’s army, police join fight against coronavirus

  The Kazakh army is setting up biological protection units to perform disinfecting operations, while the police are helping to maintain preventive measures and order amid the emergency.

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  2020-03-18

  Kazakhstan's new foreign policy strategy eyes global co-operation

  A new policy document stresses safeguarding the country's territorial integrity, strengthening global and regional security systems and creating a broad counter-terrorism coalition.

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  Security

  2020-03-12

  Turkmenistan launches new security reforms while marking 25 years of neutrality

  Observers speak of increased co-ordination between Turkmenistan’s military and law enforcement agencies.

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  Security

  2020-03-10

  Kazakhstan arrests suspects accused of smuggling guns from Russia

  Authorities seized 11 Russian-made Makarov pistols and more than 1,300 rounds of ammunition from the suspected smugglers.