Language testing centers in St. Petersburg have ceased administering exams for migrants following stricter migration policies post a terrorist attack, leading to the arrest of individuals profiting from illegal migration activities. The government has ordered increased supervision over exams and certification issuance, affecting foreign workers' ability to obtain work permits or residency permits.
in National Security / Tajikistan,
Streets in Bishkek closed off due to security alert as law enforcement searches for explosive device, expected to reopen within two hours.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,
The Head of Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security denies endorsing any Supreme Council candidates amid election fraud concerns, warning against illegal activities during parliamentary elections.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,
More than 11 settlements in the West Kazakhstan region are at risk of flooding due to the rising water level in the Zhaiyk River, prompting emergency responses from authorities. Minister of Emergency Situations, Chingis Arinov, is personally inspecting embankments in the region to mitigate the risk of flooding as over 100 kilometers of protective earthen embankments have been constructed since the beginning of the flood period.
in National Security / Kazakhstan,
A delegation from Tajikistan visited Uzbekistan to enhance customs cooperation and discuss the operation of radiation portal monitors and X-ray systems at border crossing points.
in National Security / Tajikistan,
The Minister of Emergency Situations is inspecting protective dams in West Kazakhstan due to the threat of flooding, urging residents to follow safety recommendations and evacuate if necessary. Deputy Prime Minister instructed to develop compensation algorithm for property damage caused by floods.
in National Security / Kazakhstan,
The Border Service has announced the suspension of individuals, vehicles, and cargo at specific checkpoints for technical works at scheduled times.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,
The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has detained individuals suspected of extremism, with a pre-trial investigation currently ongoing. Multiple arrests took place in different regions, seizing religious extremist materials as evidence.
in National Security / Kazakhstan,
Russia considers recognizing the Taliban government in Afghanistan to protect its strategic interests, sparking debates among experts about the potential risks and implications.
in National Security / Tajikistan,
A meeting of working groups from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in Guliston discussed the implementation of Protocol No. 42, resulting in a joint statement on enhancing border security cooperation.
in National Security / Tajikistan,