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Terrorism

Kyrgyz youth continue to fall prey to online extremist recruiters

2017-03-13

Kyrgyz youth continue to fall prey to online extremist recruiters

Many disillusioned Kyrgyz are abandoning jihadist groups in Syria and Iraq, but others continue to be duped by extremist recruiters, authorities warn.
Tajik story illustrates how ISIL taking advantage of financial vulnerabilities

2017-02-21

Tajik story illustrates how ISIL taking advantage of financial vulnerabilities

Three Tajik men fell for 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' tactics that prey on potential recruits' problems with money.
ISIL turns children into executioners in latest video

2017-02-20

ISIL turns children into executioners in latest video

A new video that shows very young boys executing men who oppose the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' is blatant child abuse, experts say.
Kyrgyzstan exposes terror financing plot

2017-02-14

Kyrgyzstan exposes terror financing plot

Authorities identified a terrorist financing scheme under the cover of business activity in Bishkek.
Kazakhstan calls for 'zero tolerance' of radicalism

2017-02-13

Kazakhstan calls for 'zero tolerance' of radicalism

Kazakhstan is developing a State Programme to counter religious extremism and terrorism.
Militant build-up along Tajik-Afghan border raises alarm

2017-02-09

Militant build-up along Tajik-Afghan border raises alarm

At least 10,000 militants have massed along the Tajik-Afghan border, authorities say.
Aktobe play commemorates terror attack victims

2017-02-07

Aktobe play commemorates terror attack victims

The troupe plans to perform the play monthly throughout Kazakhstan. The theatre was sold out for the play's January 21 premiere in Aktobe.
Kyrgyzstan attempts to head off radicalization of military personnel

2017-02-03

Kyrgyzstan attempts to head off radicalization of military personnel

Religious education is essential for military personnel as they are 'vulnerable' targets for extremist recruiters, observers warn.
Bounty will hasten al-Baghdadi's demise: officials

2017-01-31

Bounty will hasten al-Baghdadi's demise: officials

'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is under pressure as his group weakens and the bounty on his head is increased.
Al-Qaeda escalates war of words against ISIL

2017-01-30

Al-Qaeda escalates war of words against ISIL

Tensions have been escalating between al-Qaeda and the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' as the two groups vie for the upper hand.