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U.S. Doesn't Say Much as Russia Violates Georgia's Turf
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 07:58
The muted reaction "is unusual," Ariel Cohen, a senior research fellow for Russian and Eurasian studies at the Heritage Foundation, said. "But it would be consistent with the U.S. engaging Russia on Syria right now."
Kazakh PM: Strengthening of border with Afghanistan is vital for CSTO
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 07:45
Strengthening of the Tajik-Afghan border is vital for the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Kazakh Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov believes, Novosti-Kazakhstan reported.
CSTO members raise security zone issue
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 07:37
Members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization raise the issue of creating a security zone on the external borders, the head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Kyrgyz President’s Office Sapar Isakov told journalists today.
Security forces continue counter-terrorism operation in Sinai
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 06:59
Eyewitnesses said explosions were heard as the army launched air raids in the villages of Toma, al-Zaheer and Moqataa in Rafah and Sheikh Zuwayed.
Egypt shuts Gaza border crossing ‘until further notice’
Monday, September 23, 2013 - 06:38
The officials added that the damage to Gaza’s economy as a result of the tunnels’ closing is estimated at around a quarter of a billion dollars.
Congo Rules Out Amnesty for Top M23 Rebels
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 09:41
Democratic Republic of Congo has ruled out granting amnesty to some 100 senior M23 rebels, it said on Thursday, leaving open the possibility that these commanders could be pursued even after peace talks are concluded.
Deputy Russian Foreign Minister comments about fixing of borders
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 09:04
According to Karasin, despite many differences, a bilateral dialog should continue. The sides discussed facilitation of visa formalities and restoration of direct flight during the meeting.
Azerbaijan to raise Nagorno-Karabakh issue at PACE autumn session
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 09:02
An Azerbaijani delegation will raise the Nagorno-Karabakh issue at the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)
U.S. Concerned With 'Borderization' Along Lines With Georgian Breakaway Regions
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 08:59
The statement also calls for the barriers "to be removed in accordance with Russia's commitments under the August 2008 cease-fire agreement and its obligations under international humanitarian law."
Eurasia News Week in Review - September 20, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013 - 00:00

A round-up of some of the top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:

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