Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2017-07-06

  Uzbekistan denounces terrorism, seeks to rehabilitate ex-radicals

  The president is urging clergy to step up their efforts to rehabilitate ex-extremists and their families.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-29

  Kyrgyzstan works to stem women's growing role in extremist activity

  In recent years, women have been committing about 25% of extremist offences in Kyrgyzstan, officials say.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-28

  IS destruction of Mosul's al-Nuri mosque 'declaration of defeat'

  The leaning minaret, which has been a symbol of the city for centuries, was reduced to rubble as Iraqi forces closed in on the last 'Islamic State' bastion.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-23

  Group of faithful decry IS 'lies' after fleeing al-Raqa, Syria

  Lured to IS territory by the promise of jobs, health care and a community of 'true believers', a group of Indonesians has learned the harsh truth.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-21

  Tajiks warn unemployment, poverty driving youth to IS

  Lack of financial opportunities is forcing thousands to seek work far away from their homeland, exposing them to extremist recruitment, say residents of Gulakandoz Jamoat.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-20

  'High risk' Tajik district sees drop in number of radicalisation cases

  In 2016, 35 residents of Jabbor Rasulov residents were convicted of participating in banned extremist groups like 'Islamic State'. In 2017, only one case has been reviewed.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-14

  Militants traffic 'jihad pill' to combat battle fatigue in Middle East

  The stimulant, administered in pill form, has reportedly been sanctioned by the 'Islamic State' as a means to facilitate 'jihad' as it gives fighters stamina.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-14

  UN chief: Strong, smart counter-terrorism policies needed in Central Asia

  Policies that marginalise citizens could end up 'driving' people into the hands of terrorists, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-08

  Return of ex-IS militant gives hope for Tajik families

  Parviz Kosimov's return from Syria gives hope to Tajik parents whose sons left to wage 'jihad' in the Middle East.

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  Terrorism

  2017-06-07

  Ex-IS militant fights extremist propaganda in Tajikistan

  Tajik villager Parviz Kosimov described his 9 months as an 'Islamic State' militant in Syria exclusively to Caravanserai.