Security

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  2020-02-13

  De-radicalisation of Kazakh extremists continues as repatriation effort ends

  Kazakhstan has completed Operation Jusan to return its citizens from Syria and Iraq. Now the long struggle begins.

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  2020-02-12

  Kazakh veterans train students on terrorism safety measures

  The training programme comes as the threat of terrorist attacks in the country remains elevated.

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  2020-02-10

  Kazakh government works to restore calm in Zhambyl Province

  Authorities are sacking officials in the province and promising to compensate survivors after a deadly outbreak of ethnic violence.

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  2020-02-04

  Uzbekistan completes demining of border with Tajikistan, say officials

  The clearing of antipersonnel mines on the border is reflective of the growing trust between the two neighbours.

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  Security

  2020-01-31

  New training centre in Kazakhstan aims to protect Soviet-era nuclear facilities

  Soviet authorities conducted 456 nuclear explosions, 116 aboveground and 340 underground, irreparably harming the health of the local population. This centre aims to help prevent more harm.

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  2020-01-23

  Turkmenistan boosts security measures following tensions in Iran

  Turkmenistan Airlines stopped flying in Iranian airspace after Tehran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner earlier this month. Land borders are also closed indefinitely.

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  Security

  2020-01-16

  Russian incursions in eastern Syria hinder fight against 'Islamic State'

  The presence of Russian troops in the area is providing IS elements with the ability to move around, secure logistical supplies and carry out sporadic terrorist attacks.

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  2020-01-15

  Kyrgyzstan eyes stricter oversight of financial remittances

  The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan wants more information about the senders of financial remittances as part of ongoing efforts against money laundering and terror financing.

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  2020-01-14

  Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

  The need for Iranian leaders to go to such lengths to exaggerate the regime's capabilities and the timidity of the military's 'terrible vengeance' have exposed major cracks in the facade.

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  2020-01-13

  Kremlin narrative of alleged IS threat to Central Asia debunked

  The so-called 'Islamic State' threat is merely a way for Russia to solidify its military presence in the region, say Central Asian observers.