Border Control
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 06:48
Leader of Georgia’s breakaway region of Abkhazia, Alexander Ankvab, said that Sokhumi “respects the will of Crimeans, supports and recognizes their momentous choice.”
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 06:27
The Armenian armed forces violated the ceasefire by shooting at positions of the Azerbaijani armed forces in the direction of Fizuli region on March 17.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 00:00
The Border Accountability and Stakeholder Engagement Act will be introduced late this week or early next week by Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Steve Pearce of New Mexico
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 09:24
The Defense Department handed over equipment to Tajikistan’s drug enforcement agency this week, while members of Congress continue to push the Obama Administration to hasten Georgia’s NATO integration process. Below is a roundup of these stories and some of the other top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:
Top news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus:
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 00:00
Mexican officials would like to have the same type of customs operation, but a concern about American agents carrying weapons is stalling progress.
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 10:48
On Wednesday March 12, Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Aslov met with Mr. William Josef Burns, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, in Washington.
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 10:40
An armed group of 120 ethnic Turkmens in Afghanistan is vowing to keep the Taliban from crossing into Turkmenistan, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)'s Turkmen service reported March 11.
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 10:31
As the population grows, and arable land in the surrounding valleys grows scarce, the increasing militarization of the border raises the potential for violence.
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 06:19
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s rocket attacks into Israel by terrorists from the Gaza Strip. It is reprehensible that dozens of rockets have been fired today alone. There is no justification for such attacks. We call for these terrorist attacks to cease immediately. Israel, like any nation, has a right to defend itself.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 12:52
The guests were informed about Azerbaijan’s border security system, tasks of the State Border Service, reforms and achievements.