Security

Afghanistan concerned by Russian pro-Taliban meddling
Security

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.

In Tajikistan, Exercise Regional Co-operation 2017 opens up new possibilities
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2017-07-28

In Tajikistan, Exercise Regional Co-operation 2017 opens up new possibilities

The drill is meant to strengthen security in Tajikistan and its neighbours as well as to boost regional co-operation, say organisers.

Joint military exercise underscores common challenges to Central Asia
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2017-07-21

Joint military exercise underscores common challenges to Central Asia

The exchange of ideas and experiences during the exercise helps build trust, build up security and stability in Central Asia, observers say.

Regional military co-operation opens new prospects for Tajikistan
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2017-07-14

Regional military co-operation opens new prospects for Tajikistan

Tajik and foreign troops are learning from each other in Exercise Regional Co-operation 2017.

Kazakhstani authorities work to stem propagation of 'destructive content'
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2017-07-10

Kazakhstani authorities work to stem propagation of 'destructive content'

Five state agencies work together to block illegal content online as well as seize printed materials with radical views.

EU to reinforce security co-operation with Central Asia
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2017-07-05

EU to reinforce security co-operation with Central Asia

EU intends to strengthen co-operation with Central Asian states to fight terrorism and increase border security, EU representatives to Kyrgyzstan say.

Tajikistan to host exercise to strengthen peace in region
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2017-07-03

Tajikistan to host exercise to strengthen peace in region

Tajikistan will host the annual multi-national Exercise Regional Co-operation in July.

New Uzbekistani projects are meant to promote peace in Fergana Valley
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2017-06-30

New Uzbekistani projects are meant to promote peace in Fergana Valley

New economic projects will reduce the sway of extremist messages in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley provinces, hope officials.