Friday, August 1, 2014 - 14:24
This week, House Republicans pushed off voting for the U.S./Mexico border supplemental package, Congress debated increasing funding for vetted Syrian rebels, Nigeria reportedly purchased attack and transport helicopters and U.S. Central Command visited Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. . Read these highlights and more below.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 10:57
Kyrgyz police say they have broken up a criminal organization that was supplying heroin to Russia.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 09:36
Without a change of direction, drug trafficking, production, and consumption in West Africa will continue to undermine institutions, threaten public health, and damage development progress.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 12:09
Almaty police say they have seized huge amounts of marijuana at a local railway station on Monday.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 12:07
Germany and Uzbekistan exchanged views on issues of public safety and deepening of bilateral inter-agency cooperation. The sides also discussed questions of fight against terrorism and religious extremism and drug trafficking.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 - 07:21
Marines and sailors from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 completed a partnership exercise in Gabon on June 28.
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 08:24
The Russian military held exercises in Armenia and Central Asia, while several reports confirmed the presence of Central Asian militants in Iraq and Syria. Read these top stories and other news highlights from Central Eurasia below.
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 08:47
Over 25 kg of drugs were seized by law enforcers of Tajikistan in two raid over the weekend.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 13:38
This week NATO announced stronger ties with Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan received more support for its counternarcotics program. Several events this week highlighted the dismal human rights situation in Central Asia, while several Central Eurasian states continued to announce new security cooperation efforts with various partners. Read these top news stories and other highlights from Central Eurasia below.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 08:59
The Uzbek National Security Service destroyed 1.27 tonnes of drugs upon the government's instructions on June 26.
The drugs were seized by the law enforcement bodies while combating drug trafficking.
