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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population
Tajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence.
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Tajikistan: Who Killed the Pamiris?
Dubai/Astana (10 June – 60). The Pamiris are an ethnic minority group in Tajikistan, culturally distinct from…
Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government
Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored.
For 30 years,…
In Tajikistan, discover the ruins of a once mighty Silk Road kingdom
The country’s most important archaeological find has been compared to Machu Picchu. Here’s how to see it
At…
Social media posts by Tajik president’s grandson unsettle ruling circles as…
Dushanbe 25/2 (35.71)
The social networking activity of "influencer" Ismoil Mahmadzoir is causing a stir within…
Tajikistan Hands Prime Tract Of Land To President’s Relative Opponents Claim
The Tajik government has recently transferred thousands of hectares of prime land to a private company that…
Germany/Tajikistan: Jailed after Deportation
A year ago Germany deported to Tajikistan an activist from that country’s exiled opposition movement…
Four Ministers Replaced In New Government Of Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Joomart Tokayev approved the new government of Kazakhstan under the leadership of Olzhas…
Activist Called on UN to Assess Tajikistan Security Forces
Berlin (06/12 – 67.67)
Asliddin Sherzamonov, an activist from Tajikistan, strongly believes that the United…
The Story of Tajikistan
Brussels (21/10 – 75)
In May 2022, tens of ethnic Pamiri protesters were killed by security forces as…