IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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A sharp decline in the value of the Tajik currency against the dollar, rouble and euro has slashed people’s purchasing power.
People who have lived in tents since an earthquake hit southern Kyrgyzstan in 2007 say they have yet to receive the government loans they were promised.
Journalist impressed by country’s political diversity – but alarmed by sectarian divisions evident during electoral campaign.
As population continues to swell, officials turn to religious leaders to encourage birth control.