Tajkistan, Security

13:51, january 18, 2016

Kyrgyzstan approves draft agreement on delineation of 519.9 km of Kyrgyz-Tajik border

DUSHANBE, January 18, 2016, Asia-Plus – Kyrgyz authorities have reportedly approved a draft agreement on delineation of 519.9 kilometers of its common border with Tajikistan.

14:50, january 14, 2016

Over 1,200 kilos of narcotics seized by Tajik border guards last year

DUSHANBE, January 14, 2016, Asia-Plus -- The Main Border Guard Directorate at the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) yesterday held a meeting to review the results of the past year’s

14:33, january 13, 2016

Iran ratifies security cooperation agreement signed with Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, January 13, 2016, Asia-Plus – Iranian parliament ratified a government-to-government agreement on cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan in the fields of security and defense on January

10:00, january 12, 2016

ICG: Tajikistan under dangerous pressure both internally and externally

DUSHANBE, January 12, 2016, Asia-Plus – In an article “Tajikistan Early Warning: Internal Pressures, External Threats” released on January 11, the International Crisis Group (ICG) notes that

11:13, january 8, 2016

Tajik interior minister, Turkish diplomat discuss cooperation in combating terrorism

DUSHANBE, January 8, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajik Interior Minister, Lieutenant-General Ramazon Rahimzoda, yesterday met with Mr. Ahmet Asim Arar, Ambassador of Turkey to Tajikistan.

10:01, january 7, 2016

Winter training launched for Tajik armed forces

DUSHANBE, January 7, 2016, Asia-Plus – The winter training has been launched for the armed forces of Tajikistan.

15:31, january 5, 2016

Tajikistan hosts joint exercises for CSTO reconnaissance units

DUSHANBE, January 5, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajikistan is expected to host joint exercises for reconnaissance units of the armed forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member

15:51, january 4, 2016

CSTO reportedly work out measures to strengthen Tajik-Afghan border

CSTO is reportedly working out measures to strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border.

13:07, january 4, 2016

Resident of Farkhor detained with large amount of cannabis in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, January 4, 2016, Asia-Plus – A 21-year-old resident of Khatlon’s Farkhor district has been detained with a large amount of cannabis in Dushanbe.

10:56, december 30, 2015

Tajik border officer awarded Sharaf Order posthumously

DUSHANBE, December 30, 2015, Asia-Plus - Commander of Tajik border troops, Lieutenant-General Rajabali Rahmonali, has handed Sharaf Order (the Order of Glory) 1st degree to the father of

13:27, december 24, 2015

U.S. reportedly offers Central Asian countries to join the anti-IS coalition

The United States is holding talks on accession of Uzbekistan to the coalition against the IS terrorist organization.

10:28, december 24, 2015

The 69th session of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers held in Moscow yesterday

DUSHANBE, December 24, 2015, Asia-Plus -- The 69th session of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers took place in Moscow on December 23.

10:06, december 24, 2015

Dushanbe and Moscow faces new risks because of Daesh activity in Afghanistan

Russian defens eminister says Moscow and Dushanbe now face new risks because of Daesh activity in Afghanistan.

10:40, december 23, 2015

CIS defense ministers meet in Moscow today to discuss cooperation issues

DUSHANBE, December 23, 2015, Asia-Plus – A regular meeting of the CIS Council of Ministers of Defense is taking place in Moscow today.

09:59, december 22, 2015

Tajikistan does not consider joining the Saudi-led anti-terror coalition DUSHANBE, December 22, 2015

Tajikistan does not consider joining the Saudi-led anti-terror coalition DUSHANBE, December 22, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan does not consider joining the Riyadh-led coalition against the

17:13, december 21, 2015

Tajikistan reportedly plans to join Muslim anti-terror coalition formed by Saudi Arabia

DUSHANBE, December 21, 2015, Asia-Plus – Asharq Al-Awsat reports that Tajikistan is considering an offer from Saudi Arabia to join a Muslim anti-terror coalition led by Saudi Arabia.

15:11, december 18, 2015

Resident of Vahdat detained with large amount of hashish in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 18, 2015, Asia-Plus – A 27-yer-old resident of the Vahdat Township has been detained with a large amount of hashish in Dushanbe.

13:54, december 16, 2015

Russia concludes relocation of its motor rife regiment from Kulob to Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 16, 2015, Asia-Plus – Russia has concluded relocation of the 149th motor rifle regiment of the Russian military base in Tajikistan from Kulob to Dushanbe.

15:14, december 15, 2015

Tajikistan continues strengthening its common border with Afghanistan

DUSHANBE, December 15, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan is reportedly continuing to strengthen its common border with Afghanistan, according to the Border Guard Directorate at the State Committee for

10:33, december 15, 2015

September deadly attacks were financed by the IRP, says interior minister

Interior minister says a deadly mutiny by former deputy defense minister was financed by the banned Islamic Revival Party (IRP).

17:10, december 14, 2015

Annual antidrug operation leads to the seizure of more than 2.83 tons of drugs this year

DUSHANBE, December 14, 2015, Asia-Plus -- A two-stage Anti-drug Operation, dubbed Kuknor 2015 (Poppy 2015), concluded in Tajikistan on November 30.

16:02, december 14, 2015

Large amount of hashish seized in Khatlon province Sunday

DUSHANBE, December 14, 2015, Asia-Plus /Avaz Yuldoshev/ -- An operation carried out by the Drug Control Agency (DCA)’s office for Khatlon province in Qurhgon Teppa, the capital of Khatlon province

11:25, december 14, 2015

One detained with ecstasy pills in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, December 14, 2015, Asia-Plus – A 51-year-old resident of Dushanbe has been detained on suspicion of drug trafficking, the Interior Ministry’s website reports.

14:51, december 11, 2015

The first 25 people affected by the disaster were evacuated from Bartang

The helicopter of the Defense Ministry of Tajikistan, which this morning has delivered the first aid to the population affected by the earthquake in Bartang Valley, on his way back took on board 25

14:49, december 11, 2015

The head of the National Security of Afghanistan has resigned after a severe attack against Ashraf G

On Thursday, the head of the Afghan National Security Rahmatullah Nabil tendered his resignation.

14:46, december 11, 2015

Tajik Prime Minister will acquainted with the state of Sarez Lake after the earthquake

The Prime Minister of the Republic Kohir Rasulzoda, at the head of the governmental commission, which included the heads of relevant ministries and departments, served in Badakhshan today.

14:00, december 11, 2015

In Bishkek were eliminated the militants of international terrorist organization

In Bishkek were eliminated the militants of international terrorist organizations (ITO), reports KyrTAG citing on the Department of Public Relations and Mass Media of the State Committee for

13:57, december 11, 2015

Tajik Tver`s diaspora will build a new school in Bartang to replace the old one destroyed by the ear

Tajik diaspora of Tver region of Russia, headed by Moukim Maybaliev, announced its intention to build a new school in Bartang in Ruhch village instead of the one that was destroyed by an earthquake

11:14, december 9, 2015

CSTO Military Committee meets in Moscow today

DUSHANBE, December 9, 2015, Asia-Plus – Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Tajikistan, Major-General Emomali Sobirzoda, who is also First Deputy Minister of Defense of Tajikistan, is

14:52, december 4, 2015