Central Asia Online
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 07:14
Kazakhstan is ready to step up its co-operation with the global community in fighting terrorism, President Nursultan Nazarbayev told members of the diplomatic corps posted in Astana February 17, Novosti-Kazakhstan reported
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:29
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan February 6 agreed to combat terrorism jointly, the Kyrgyz Interior Ministry said in a statement. The two sides sent high-level delegations to Khujand to discuss the issue.
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:26
Kyrgyz authorities wary of militant recruitment in the south are holding seminars there to educate citizens.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 06:48
About 2,000 Tajiks are fighting in Syria and Iraq, and 500 of them already have been killed. In contrast, Tajik authorities have estimated the number of Tajiks in the Islamic State at 300. Fifty Tajik militants have been killed in combat.
Friday, February 6, 2015 - 07:18
Units of the "Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant" (ISIL) reportedly have begun massing on the Afghan border with Turkmenistan, but Turkmen officials and troops are ready for them.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 06:52
Authorities have gathered evidence of a militant build-up on the Afghan border with Uzbekistan, analysts said. Other reasons for beefing up border security include a big opium harvest in Afghanistan and the Uzbek presidential election in March. Yet another reason is ISIL's influence in the Middle East, Khamdamov said.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 07:06
Militant threats to reporters have become more frequent in the past six months, media representatives say. Tajik journalists are refusing to bow to threats from extremists.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 06:37
Uzbekistan lately has devoted special attention to strengthening border security and preventing the infiltration of terrorists and extremists.
Friday, January 9, 2015 - 06:46
During Karimov's visit, he and his Kazakhstani colleague, Nursultan Nazarbayev, announced plans to step up trade and to fight terrorism and extremism.
Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 07:30
Participants at the conference discussed the security situation in the Central Asian countries and ways to track down extremists and terrorists. They concluded the forum by adopting a joint statement containing specific recommendations for addressing threats and challenges.