Uzbekistan arrests 14 would-be members of militant groups

0 Comment(s)Print E-mail Xinhua, June 11, 2021
Adjust font size:

TASHKENT, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek law enforcement bodies have prevented 14 men in the central Samarkand region from joining militant groups in the Middle East, the Samarkand regional police department said Friday.

The police report said the 14 men, from a radical group, were discussing plans to join militant terrorist organizations in Syria and other countries in the Middle East on social networks, and were arrested during joint operations of police and security service.

A criminal investigation has been launched against the detainees, the Samarkand police department said without giving other details. Enditem

Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.
ChinaNews App Download
Print E-mail Bookmark and Share

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)

No comments.

Add your comments...

  • User Name Required
  • Your Comment
  • Enter the words you see:   
    Racist, abusive and off-topic comments may be removed by the moderator.
Send your storiesGet more from China.org.cnMobileRSSNewsletter