Shirin Azizmamadova
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Opinions within the leadership of Central Asia’s only parliamentary Muslim party appear divided on how to contest this year’s presidential election.
New move to curb corruption among civil servants – but questions raised over its effectiveness.
A tortuous mountain road opens up potential for new trading connections between China and Tajikistan and the wider region.
The authorities are systematically destroying arms stockpiles left over from the civil war, but they have no idea how many weapons are still hidden away.
Reports that border areas are being demined meet with surprise in Dushanbe.
From Baku to Dushanbe, anger and frustration is growing over government curbs on the Muslim headscarf.
Members of a minority faith punch above their weight as their spiritual leader is also a major aid donor.