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Tajikistan striving to convince the world that it can contain terrorism Apr 18, 2024 Dushanbe’s strategy ignores underlying sources of radicalization.
Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 17, 2024 The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure.
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Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report Apr 15, 2024 Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices.
Kazakhstan toughens domestic violence laws Almaz Kumenov Apr 17, 2024 Brutal assault caught on camera prompts changes.
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