RFE/RL Central Asia Report
05.08.2013
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the five countries of Central Asia.
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Tajikistan To Extend Russian Military Presence
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said his country's parliament will ratify an agreement that extends Russia's military presence in Tajikistan until 2042. More 
Ablyazov Appears Before French Prosecutor
Fugitive Kazakh ex-banker Mukhtar Ablyazov has appeared before French judicial authorities, a day after he was arrested in southern France. More 
Fugitive Kazakh Banker Arrested
According to his lawyer, fugitive Kazakh banker Mukhtar Ablyazov has been arrested in France. More 
Massive Kazakh 'Pentagram' Goes Viral
A massive pentagramlike shape seemingly etched into a remote area of Kazakhstan has been attracting a lot of attention after a Google Maps image was widely shared by conspiracy theorist bloggers. The story was soon picked up by international media, including Yahoo, NBC, "The Huffington Post," "The Telegraph," and the "New York Daily News." More 
Kazakhs To Deport Russian Priest
A Kazakh district court has ordered an Orthodox priest deported for administrative violations. More |
