Turkmen Police Detain Couples Holding Hands, Looking Romantic In Public rferl.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rferl.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Pakistani Student Exodus Damages Kyrgyzstan's Reputation, Causes Economic Fallout globalsecurity.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from globalsecurity.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
At least five Iranian law enforcement officers were killed in clashes with the Jaish al-Adl militant group in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan amid a surge of violence across the restive region.
Despite Being Jailed, Iranian Activist Sentenced For Failing To Report To Prison rferl.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rferl.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Turkmen Pop Star's Fate Unknown After Reported Drug Arrest In Iran bignewsnetwork.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bignewsnetwork.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Controversial Turkmen popstar Nazir Habibov's reported arrest in Iran last month for drug possession has caused concern among his fans, and it's unclear if Habibov -- previously jailed in Turkmenistan on drug charges -- will be tried in Iran or if Ashgabat will secure his extradition.
Iran's judicial authorities have seized the Instagram page of the popular online program Blind Date, hosted by an Iranian influencer known as Viny, as part of a sweeping crackdown on social-media content.
Many Tajik migrants have been denied entry to Russia or deported from the country without explanation, while others report being beaten by police as anti-migrant sentiment rises in the wake of the March 22 terrorist attack near Moscow.
The mother of a Tajik suspect allegedly involved in the deadly attack in Russia told RFE/RL the “entire family is suffering the consequences” after her son was charged. Tajik officials have rounded up family members of the suspects. RFE/RL visited their hometowns to find out more about their lives.
Authorities in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, have begun removing benches from the courtyards of apartment buildings, where neighbors get together to socialize. No official explanation has been given, but a municipal worker said it was to prevent people from gathering in large groups.