State of emergency declared in Kazakhstan as protesters set police cars on fire (VIDEOS)

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has declared a state of emergency in Almaty, as well as the Mangystau region of the country. Meanwhile, photos and videos have surfaced online showing armored vehicles on the streets. … Read More >State of emergency declared in Kazakhstan as protesters set police cars on fire (VIDEOS)

US asks Afghanistan’s neighbors to shelter its ex-employees who fear Taliban retaliation after troop pullout – media

Thousands of Afghan citizens eligible for US visas after working for the US government may soon move to a different Central Asian country, where they will presumably be safe from retaliation while their applications are processed. … Read More >US asks Afghanistan’s neighbors to shelter its ex-employees who fear Taliban retaliation after troop pullout – media

In Kazakhstan, twenty-five convicted pedophiles have been chemically castrated by court order just this year, official reveals

Different nations have varied justice systems, but it is agreed unanimously that child rape is one of the most heinous crimes. In Kazakhstan, the punishment is castration – and, this year, 25 prisoners have had the injection. … Read More >In Kazakhstan, twenty-five convicted pedophiles have been chemically castrated by court order just this year, official reveals