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Kyrgyzstan on high alert against returning militants
Security

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.

In photos: Kyrgyz military conducts anti-terrorism drills
Security

2017-10-03

In photos: Kyrgyz military conducts anti-terrorism drills

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

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

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.

Kazakhstan intensifies efforts to prevent radicalisation of security personnel
Security

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.

In photos: Kazakhstani, Kyrgyz military sappers hone skills together
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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.

Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan step up military co-operation
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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.

Tajikistan prepares for potential migration of extremists
Security

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.

Afghanistan concerned by Russian pro-Taliban meddling
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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.

Tashkent police secure city as Independence Day nears
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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.

Exercise Steppe Eagle prepares Kazakhstani peace-keepers for crises
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.