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14 Sep 2019

China taking Big Brother to Central Asia

September 14, 2019
By Yau Tsz Yan

BISHKEK (TCA) — China is strengthening its influence in Central Asia countries in the economic, military, and political spheres. Now, Chinese advanced surveillance technology is coming to the region, with local governments completely disregarding human rights considerations and even internal security issues. We are republishing the following article on the issue, written by Yau Tsz Yan*, originally published by Eurasianet:

14 Sep 2019

NEWS

Uzbekistan applies for membership in Turkic Council

September 14, 2019
By TCA

TASHKENT (TCA) — The government of Uzbekistan has officially applied for the country’s membership in the Council of Cooperation of Turkic-speaking Countries, also known as the Turkic Council.

14 Sep 2019

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Feminist group denied registration in Kazakhstan

September 14, 2019
By TCA

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (TCA) — Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized Kazakh authorities for their “arbitrary and discriminatory” refusal to register a feminist initiative that promotes the rights of marginalized women in the country as a nongovernmental organization (NGO), RFE/RL’s Kazakh Service reported.

13 Sep 2019

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Kyrgyzstan joins #EUBeachCleanup global campaign to clean Issyk-Kul beach

September 13, 2019
By TCA

BISHKEK (TCA) — Marine litter is a global challenge. Every year millions of tons of trash end up in the ocean and seas. It is estimated that by 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in the sea. Kyrgyzstan faces this challenge too, especially during and after the summer season at Lake Issyk-Kul.

13 Sep 2019

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EU steps up support to prevent violent extremism, radicalization in Central Asia

September 13, 2019
By TCA

BISHKEK (TCA) — The European Commission has mobilized additional €4 million to prevent violent extremism and counter radicalization in Central Asia.

13 Sep 2019

NEWS

Kyrgyzstan hosts 3rd international trade exhibition ‘South-Expo 2019’

September 13, 2019
By TCA

BISHKEK (TCA) — Over 1,500 entrepreneurs participated in the third international trade exhibition “South-Expo”, a two-day event that concluded on September 12 in Osh, in southern Kyrgyzstan.