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Ethnic Kazakh's life in balance as deportation to China looms

Almaz Kumenov Jul 17, 2018
Kazakhstan is trying an ethnic Kazakh from China for illegally crossing the border. The case threatens to aggravate nationalist views of the powerful neighbor.

Tajikistan: Prosecutors warn media not to discuss journalist's jailing

Jul 13, 2018
They claim the public conversation could constitute obstruction of justice.

Tajikistan: Monopoly practices send fuel prices soaring

Jul 13, 2018
The fuel business is largely controlled by a company belonging to Shamsullo Sohibov, a son-in-law of President Emomali Rahmon.

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Turkmenistan: No rest for the wicked
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 17, 2018
The president’s rap duet this week eclipsed Turkmenistan’s plans for space development and new eye-popping inflation figures.
Tajikistan and Russia in Pamir military drills first
Chris Rickleton Jul 17, 2018
The unusual exercises may be a response to Chinese security interests in the region.
Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek councilors eject ex-president’s final top ally
Nurjamal Djanibekova Jul 13, 2018
Atambayev has called the decision “filthy harassment” of his colleague.
Pashinyan in Brussels: “We expect more assistance”
Joshua Kucera Jul 13, 2018
The new Armenian PM reiterated that he won't make any geopolitical shifts, but tried to impress Western leaders with his democratic credentials.
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Russia: New migrant registration rules threaten tenuous livelihoods

Nicholas Muller Jul 17, 2018
Millions of migrants in Russia are already vulnerable.

Abkhazians appreciate Syrian recognition, no matter the circumstances

Kieran Pender Jul 16, 2018
Abkhazian officials acknowledge, but downplay, the role Russia played in securing Syrian recognition of their independence
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