Lola Kholikjanova-Olimova
Central Asia Editor & Project Manager, Tajikistan
Lola is IWPR Central Asia editor. Her journalistic career began in Tajik television and she has held positions including the editor-in-chief of Tajikistan's Khovar national news agency and the socio-political Business and Politics weekly. Since joining IWPR in 2006, Lola has contributed as a Tajikistan editor and programme manager, and since 2021 as an editor for Uzbekistan.
Stories by the Author
Tajik Opposition Plans Joint Candidate
Politician Rahmatillo Zoirov hopes he will chosen to stand against long-serving president.
25 Jun 13
Tajik Government Takes Out Critics
Authorities seem to fear Moscow is considering a replacement for the current president.
5 Jun 13
Another Blow to Fragile Stability in Tajik East
In Badakhshan, many believe local strongman was killed by special forces, though government denies involvement.
23 Aug 12
Tajik Rebels Lay Down Arms in Badakhshan
News of local politician's killing followed by internet blocks.
31 Jul 12
Uneasy Truce Holds in Tajikistan's Southeast
Authorities under pressure to end fighting and prioritise safety of civilian population.
26 Jul 12
Unprecedented Clashes in Southeast Tajikistan
Authorities send in army to take on powerful figure linked to high-profile murder case.
26 Jul 12
Tajikistan Lifts Facebook Block
Social networking site was among several blocked following article predicting president’s removal.
13 Mar 12
Central Asia's "Troll Wars"
Anonymous web postings used to counter online dissent through argument, distraction or abusive comments.
14 Feb 12
Tajikistan's Limited Options
At home, the government confines appointments to circle of insiders, while abroad the country has few real friends.
9 Feb 12
Is Religious Tolerance Waning in Tajikistan?
New Year's Eve killing prompts debate on which traditions really count as Tajik.
17 Jan 12
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