United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Central Asia

Stories from UNODC Central Asia

All Dates | 2009
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All Tags | Afghanistan | Alternative Development | Border Security | Container | Crop Monitoring | Drugs
Human Trafficking | Justice | Legal Tools | Money Laundering | Organized Crime | Piracy | Prison Reform
Terrorism | West Africa

July 2022

• 30/07/2022 - UNODC supports the Tajik Border Troops in countering terrorism and extremism
• 30/07/2022 - UNODC and TADOC train Tajik law enforcement officers on risk and crime intelligence analysis
• 28/07/2022 - UNODC trains Turkmen law enforcement officers on cargo search techniques and examination of cargo documents
• 28/07/2022 - UNODC ROCA Discusses with State Partners the Implementation of Nelson Mandela Rules in Prison Management of Uzbekistan
• 27/07/2022 - UNODC in Turkmenistan invited national and international practitioners to share international judicial cooperation and mutual legal assistance in transnational trafficking in persons cases
• 25/07/2022 - UNODC trains prison officers in Tajikistan
• 20/07/2022 - UNODC held the second regular multi-stakeholder coordination meeting on countering trafficking in persons in Uzbekistan
• 19/07/2022 - Georgia celebrates the 10th anniversary of the UNODC WCO Global Container Control Programme – A Milestone for Interagency Cooperation in the Fight Against Transnational Crime
• 19/07/2022 - UNODC and the Kyrgyz Government Discuss Prospects for Countering Extremism in the Country
• 14/07/2022 - Winners of UNODC ROCA International video contest devoted to the World Drug Day
• 13/07/2022 - UNODC and Partners Enhanced Capacity of Justice Practitioners on Investigation, Prosecution and Adjudication of Trafficking in Persons Related Cases in Kyrgyzstan
• 13/07/2022 - UNODC and USAID Rase Awareness Among Criminal Justice Practitioners on Trafficking in Persons in Turkmenistan
• 11/07/2022 - UNODC supports the opening of the Border Liaison Office on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border
• 11/07/2022 - UNODC hands over office equipment and furniture to the State Border Service of Turkmenistan
• 08/07/2022 - UNODC, with Financial Support from the Russian Federation, Handed over Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Mobile Control Platforms to the Ministry of Interior of the Kyrgyz Republic
• 08/07/2022 - UNODC raises public awareness about illicit drugs in Central Asia
• 06/07/2022 - Promoting practical cooperation among Caspian Sea Ports under UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme
• 06/07/2022 - Interagency, Interregional law enforcement cooperation will save lives from illegal drugs trafficked through Central Asian Countries
• 05/07/2022 - The Governments of Kyrgyzstan, Japan and UNODC opened administrative buildings for regional departments of the Counter Narcotic Service of the Ministry of Interior in Talas and Jalal-Abad cities
• 05/07/2022 - UNODC and partners hold International Forum on Financial Investigations in Almaty
• 04/07/2022 - Training drug control agents to effectively respond to drug trafficking challenges along the Tajik-Afghan border
• 04/07/2022 - UNODC, With Financial Support From The Russian Federation, Promotes Innovative Approaches To Countering Illicit Drug Trafficking In Kyrgyzstan
• 04/07/2022 - European Union, UNODC and the Kyrgyz Government Launch 8 mln EUR Programme to Support Justice Sector Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic
• 01/07/2022 - UNODC Builds Capacity of Republic of Uzbekistan Law-enforcement Agencies in Disrupting Drug Trafficking Networks and Illicit Financial Flows
• 01/07/2022 - UNODC conducts another training on anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism
• 01/07/2022 - UNODC supports expert workshop on human resources policies as part of police modernization in Kazakhstan

July 2021

• 30/07/2021 - UNODC -WCO Container Control Programme enhances Kazakh and Kyrgyz Customs capacity in effective cargo controls
• 30/07/2021 - UNODC and Partners mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Turkmenistan
• 30/07/2021 - MESSAGE ON WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS "Victims' Voices Lead the Way"
• 27/07/2021 - UNODC unites efforts of national partners in Kazakhstan in countering laundering proceeds of illegal drug trafficking
• 27/07/2021 - UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme strengthens the technical capacities of the Port Control Units in Central Asia
• 22/07/2021 - Turkmenistan and UNODC ROCA review the progress of cooperation
• 21/07/2021 - The mission of International Programme Coordinator for Sub-programme 1 "Countering transnational organized crime, illicit drug trafficking and preventing terrorism" of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia to the Kyrgyz Republic
• 21/07/2021 - Social service providers completed training in Strong Families Programme as part of UN-Turkmenistan Joint Programme on social services
• 21/07/2021 - UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia, in collaboration together with the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center for Narcology to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
• 13/07/2021 - In Uzbekistan, UNODC continues to use sport as a tool for youth resilience and post-COVID-19 recovery
• 12/07/2021 - UNODC trained Tajik mid-level law enforcement officers on modern control techniques for vehicles, cargo and goods inspection
• 12/07/2021 - UNODC and TADOC trained Kazakh border control officers on risk analysis and search techniques
• 12/07/2021 - UNODC trained Kyrgyz border officers on risk profiling at state border checkpoints
• 12/07/2021 - UNODC strengthens the capacity of the competent national authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan to counter the financing of terrorism
• 12/07/2021 - Preventing violent extremism through sport: UNODC launches new tools in Central Asia
• 12/07/2021 - UNODC, USAID/Winrock and Turkmenistan Discuss Roll Out of Education for Justice Tools to Promote Safe Migration and Prevent Trafficking in Persons and Other Transnational Organized Crime
• 12/07/2021 - International Judicial Cooperation and Mutual Legal Assistance in Investigation of Trafficking in Persons Cases in Focus During UNODC and USAID/Winrock Workshop in Turkmenistan
• 12/07/2021 - UNODC Promotes Inter-Agency Coordination on Forensics in Turkmenistan
• 05/07/2021 - UNODC donated a vehicle to the State Border Service of Turkmenistan to support border management and security efforts
• 05/07/2021 - UNODC jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan holds a Press-Conference dedicated to the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Ashgabat
• 05/07/2021 - UNODC conducted a one-week training course on modern control techniques for vehicles, cargo and goods inspection for Uzbek mid-level law enforcement officers

July 2020

• 28/07/2020 - How to use UNODC's Innovative E4J Tools in teaching on Migration and Human Trafficking - Interview with Dr. Daniel Leitch
• 28/07/2020 - COVID-19 impact on drug use situation and access to services for people who use drugs in Central Asia in the new UNODC brief
• 24/07/2020 - UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme strengthens the knowledge of Turkmen Customs officers in risk analysis and freight profiling
• 22/07/2020 - Better Knowledge for Better Care: Joint presentation on World Drug Report by UNODC ROCA and CARICC
• 21/07/2020 - UNODC in Kazakhstan: Implementation of the Professional Development System for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Specialists
• 20/07/2020 - UNODC issued a report with recommendations for anti-corruption curriculum of the Academy of the General Prosecutor’s Office of Uzbekistan
• 18/07/2020 - UNODC and Partners Mark Nelson Mandela Day in Uzbekistan: A Focus on Torture Prevention and Penal Reform
• 17/07/2020 - UNODC in Tajikistan: New Manual Helps Law Enforcement Enhance Investigation Skills to Fight Human Trafficking
• 15/07/2020 - UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme launches remote mentorship programmes in Central Asia
• 11/07/2020 - UNODC and OSCE Academy Partner to Teach the Future Policy Makers in Central Asia
• 11/07/2020 - UNODC in Kazakhstan: Webinars Promote Effective Media Communication of Prison Administrations during COVID-19
• 07/07/2020 - Container Control Programme sets up priorities in Central Asia during COVID-19 period
• 01/07/2020 - UNODC supports national partners in ensuring the continuity and sustainability of treatment, care and rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic for people who use drugs

July 2019

• 31/07/2019 - UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme Conducted Series of Mentorships in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
• 30/07/2019 - UNODC Supports International Special Operations Seizing Psychotropic Substances
• 26/07/2019 - Prisoner Classification Workshop Took Place in Nur-Sultan
• 25/07/2019 - Enhancing Capacity to Teach Cybercrime at Universities in Europe, West and Central Asia
• 24/07/2019 - Central Asia Supports #Health4Justice, #Justice4Health
• 24/07/2019 - Kazakh Prison Officers Studied the Basics of Prison Security Audit in Prison Facilities
• 23/07/2019 - Public Awareness Raising Campaigns - Main Instrument to Preventing Trafficking in Persons
• 23/07/2019 - Free Legal Aid Centres Open in District Administrations of Bishkek city
• 18/07/2019 - Kazakhstan celebrates the International Nelson Mandela Day
• 17/07/2019 - Border Cooperation Component Train Law Enforcement in the Region
• 17/07/2019 - Interagency Mobile Teams of Uzbekistan: Advanced Capacity for Better Results

July 2018

• 30/07/2018 - It’s World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Have a Heart and Join Us in the Fight to End Human Trafficking!
• 30/07/2018 - Workshop on HIV Related Issues for Medical Staff of Penalty System in Uzbekistan
• 27/07/2018 - Monitoring the Implementation of HIV Reduction Instruments in Uzbekistan
• 27/07/2018 - Legal Assessment of National Legislation of Turkmenistan in the Field of Combating Trafficking in Persons
• 27/07/2018 - Kyrgyz and Turkmen Customs Officials Learn British and Dutch Best Practices in Container Control
• 18/07/2018 - Nelson Mandela Centenary – UNODC Promotes Humane Approach to Prison Management in Central Asia
• 18/07/2018 - UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme Donates Two Minibuses to Kyrgyz Customs Service
• 13/07/2018 - Enhancing Knowledge and Skills of Turkmen Customs Officers as a part of the UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme
• 12/07/2018 - The UNODC Border Liaison Offices Support Profiling Training for Border Guards of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
• 12/07/2018 - UNODC-Supported Sport Festival “Line Up, Live Up” Strengthens Resilience of Tajik Youth to Crime
• 11/07/2018 - IBM I2 Intelligence Analysis Software: Improving Skills of Law Enforcement Officers in Central Asia
• 09/07/2018 - The Power of Magnet: The UNODC Border Liaison Offices Support Information Campaign on the Borders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
• 02/07/2018 - The Port Control Unit on Kazakh-Chinese Border: Creating Sustainable Law Enforcement Structures

July 2017

• 31/07/2017 - Implementation of the UN Minimum Standard Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
• 12/07/2017 - Promoting public-private partnership on container control in the region
• 11/07/2017 - World Drug Day in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
• 10/07/2017 - Drug Use Prevention: International Standards and Evaluation Methods
• 04/07/2017 - International cooperation on container control: study tours for Central Asian Customs

July 2016

• 20/07/2016 - Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
• 18/07/2016 - THE NELSON MANDELA RULES
• 15/07/2016 - Promoting partnership between the Uzbekistan Customs and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency on container control

July 2015

• 30/07/2015 - World Day against Trafficking in Persons
• 30/07/2015 - UNODC Supports the Eradication of Wild Cannabis in Kyrgyzstan
• 24/07/2015 - Online HIV Prevention and Treatment Training
• 24/07/2015 - Strengthening analytical skills through the ArcGIS training
• 13/07/2015 - Paris Pact Expert Working Groups held in Almaty and Bishkek
• 08/07/2015 - Monitoring of implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution
• 03/07/2015 - Living conditions of border guards sufficiently improved
• 01/07/2015 - Facilitating legal trade in Central Asia and Azerbaijan

July 2010

• 27/07/2010 - ROCA provides GIS training at CARICC
• 27/07/2010 - Annual International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held on 26 June 2010
• 27/07/2010 - Anti-money laundering mock trial in Kazakhstan
• 23/07/2010 - Coordinating efforts in combating transnational drug crime
• 22/07/2010 - UNODC renovates border post in Tajikistan with funds supplied by U.S. Government
• 21/07/2010 - Assistance to Kyrgyzstan
• 19/07/2010 - New HIV law was adopted in Azerbaijan
• 12/07/2010 - Drug Dependence Treatment from the HIV/AIDS Perspective