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U.N.: Central, South Asia Face Flow of Afghan Refugees
The United National High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) predicts a surge in refugees from Afghanistan that could flow into neighboring Central and South Asia nations. Violence following the withdrawal of coalition troops from Afghanistan…
Kyrgyzstan Fights Human Trafficking
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan announced that it launched the first National Simulation Exercise on Combating Human Trafficking in cooperation with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in…
Bahrain Empowers Humanitarian Workers
To enhance professionalism in providing assistance and relief during natural disasters and armed conflicts, the Bahraini Ministry of Interior hosted a two-day Humanitarian Operations Workshop in May 2021.
Drawing more than 40 military…
Saudi Arabia Finances Yemeni Scholarships
Thousands of Yemeni college students will benefit from the generosity of Saudi Arabia, which is providing $46 million in financial aid for Yemenis pursuing higher education abroad.
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for…
In Yemen’s Conflict, Children Pay the Price
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Six years of ongoing conflict between the legitimate Yemeni government and the Houthi militia have, among other things, deprived more than 2 million children of education, according to a UNICEF report.
In 2015, about…
UAE Promotes Domestic Defense Industry
A delegation from the Emirati Ministry of Defense led by Maj. Gen. Dr. Mubarak bin Ghafan Al Jabri visited Lockheed Martin’s Center for Innovation and Security Solutions (CISS) in Abu Dhabi in June 2021.
Robert Harward, Lockheed Martin’s…
Iraq hosts summit with Jordan, Egypt
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi welcomed Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Baghdad for a summit of regional leaders in June 2021.
The leaders discussed a…
Kazakhstan Confirms Partnership with NATO, U.S.
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Kazakhstan strengthened relations with NATO and United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in a series of meetings in the summer of 2021 that corresponded with the drawdown in Afghanistan.
In September 2021, Margulan…
Uzbeks Celebrate Diplomatic Successes on 30th Anniversary
On the 30th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraged the country’s leaders to continue its role as a strong regional security partner.
“We support Uzbekistan’s continued pursuit of bold…
Pakistan Discusses Security with Saudi Foreign Minister
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia announced cooperation on security issues relevant to both countries, including Afghanistan, the end to the civil war in Yemen and economic relations.
In July 2021, Pakistani Foreign Minister…