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Tajiks Trade Land for Friendship with China
Critics say granting land to China "unconstitutional", but consensus view is that diplomats secured best possible deal.
1 Feb 11
Tajik Government Targets “Illegal” Mosques
Authorities worry about radical Islam, but look set to shut down rural community mosques in the process.
28 Jan 11
Tajik Media Bill: Not Quite There Yet
Media experts call for broader consultations to ensure legislation achieves goal of greater press freedom.
14 Sep 10
HIV Alarm in Central Asia
Large-scale population movement contributes to virus spreading across broad cross-section of society.
26 May 10
Tajik Opposition Campaigns for Fairer Election Rules
Reform bill seeks to level the playing field ahead of 2010 polls.
13 May 09
Uzbek Overtures to Kazakstan on Water Dispute
Tashkent is seeking allies in its campaign to block Kyrgyz and Tajik river projects.
11 May 09
Central Asia: Jan '09, part 2
Journalists in Badakhshan welcome report highlighting parlous state of both print and broadcasting media.
25 Feb 09
Tajikistan: Badakhshan Media in Dire State
Residents say they’re forced to rely on word of mouth to get the latest news.
16 Jan 09
Another Depressing Year for Central Asian Media
Familiar patterns of harassment and obstruction, with new focus on curtailing internet.
13 Jan 09
Tajik Children Labour to Feed Families
Some argue that in a country as poor as this, people have no option but to send children out to work.
18 Sep 08
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