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SunLeaf writes that the newly released UN Security Council report on Afghanistan is highlighting a number of issues including the extension of the ISAF mission and concerns over the issue of civilian casualties.

Posted by Adil Nurmakov

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Recent Links also in Central Asia & Caucasus

Nick writes that a number of international media outlets are reporting that at least 40 young children, mostly babies, have been infected with HIV at a regional hospital in Namangan, east of Uzbekistan.

Akmal writes a story about ancient Uzbek city Khiva, “a fascinating place - one of the world’s largest open air museums.”

KZBlog reports that in another move to expand the ruling Nur Otan Party's control over Kazakhstan’s politics and society, it is considering creating a media holding company.