Former Soviet Union Situation Reports

Belarus: Russian Foreign Minister To Visit
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 07:42
Russia: Top Official Re-Appointed As Religious Affairs Chief
Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov has been reappointed as chief of religious affairs in the Cabinet of Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev, RIA Novosti reported Aug. 13, citing a statement on the government's website. Surkov's appointment is meant to address difficulties surrounding the leadership of traditional religions, the Vedomosti newspaper reported.
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 07:26
Tajikistan: Two Arrested In Murder Of President's Relative
Two Tajik citizens have been arrested for suspected involvement in the murder of Holmumin Safarov, the husband of the sister of Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon, Asia Plus reported Aug. 13. One of the detainees is a relative of the head of the Islamic Rebirth Party of Tajikistan, Muhammadali Fayzmuhammad, a party official said.
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 06:33
Russia: 1 Serviceman Killed In Ambush
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 04:56
Tajikistan: Former Field Commander Surrenders to Authorities
Tolib Ayombekov, a former Tajik field commander accused of involvement in the murder of State Committee on National Security regional head Maj. Gen. Abdullo Nazarov, surrendered to authorities Aug. 13, Tass reported. Ayombekov called on other commanders to turn themselves in for the sake of peace in the region.
Monday, August 13, 2012 - 04:41
Russia: Air Force To Get More Advanced Technology - Putin
Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 09:27
Kyrgyzstan: Spokesman Denies Reports Of Attack
A spokesman for the U.S. Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 10 denied reports that militants attacked the base Aug. 8, characterizing the reports as baseless rumors, Trend.az reported.
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:06
Kyrgyzstan: U.S. Air Base Reportedly Attacked
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 09:39

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