World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Sudan war update, media clampdown in Kyrgyzstan

World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Sudan war update, media clampdown in Kyrgyzstan

Five other ‘blue helmets’ were injured during the attack which happened when their vehicle hit an explosive device in Mbindali, in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, northwest of Paoua. “The Secretary-General offers his sincere condolences to the family of the victim and to the Government of Cameroon and wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded”, said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric,…

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Alleged coup attempt in Kyrgyzstan, more than 30 people arrested

Alleged coup attempt in Kyrgyzstan, more than 30 people arrested

Photos, international media More than 30 people have been arrested in Kyrgyzstan for attempted coup. According to international media reports, a group in Kyrgyzstan was planning to spread riots in the country to seize power. The arrests came days after European Council President Charles Michel’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, when Kyrgyz President Siddir Japarov pledged his…

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Russia's decision to increase military installations in Kyrgyzstan

Russia’s decision to increase military installations in Kyrgyzstan

Russia will increase military installations in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan. According to the news agency from Moscow, Russian President Putin met with his Kyrgyz counterpart President Jabarov. The Kremlin says in this regard that the two presidents agreed to strengthen the armed forces of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Kremlin, the two presidents emphasized…

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New border demarcation between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan ends decades-old conflict

New border demarcation between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan ends decades-old conflict

The presidents of Kyrgyzstan (right) and Uzbekistan (left) shake hands. Central Asian countries Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan announced new demarcation to end border clashes. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, the 870-mile area between the two countries was the cause of dispute. Local people living on both sides of this disputed border region used to…

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