UK Trains Tajik Border Officers to Strengthen Security Along Afghan Border
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, supported significantly by British expertise, recently completed a four-week Tactical Field Capacity Building training for Tajik border officers at the Hamadoni Border Detachment in the Khatlon region. This training, finalized on December 6, 2024, is designed to strengthen Tajikistan's ability to secure its southern border with Afghanistan, an area vulnerable to insurgent movements and illegal activities stemming from ongoing conflict across the border. The training involved practical skills in tactical operations and border management, addressing critical security challenges faced by Tajik forces in the region. These measures are part of a continued effort by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 14:09
Switzerland to Chair OSCE for Third Time in 2026
Switzerland has been selected to chair the OSCE in 2026, its third tenure leading the organization since its inception. The OSCE, which focuses on conflict prevention, crisis management, and cooperation across Europe and Eurasia, benefits from Switzerland’s historic involvement as a founding signatory of the Helsinki Final Act in 1975 and key participant in Cold War-era negotiations. This chairmanship places Switzerland at the center of diplomatic efforts to address security challenges amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in Eastern Europe, where the OSCE continues monitoring conflicts and fostering dialogue. Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis is tasked with representing the Swiss Chairpersonship, highlighting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 13:39
