Tajik Fatwa Misfires
Top clerics say it’s just about extremism, others see it as unwarranted political interference.
24 Oct 14
Tajikistan
Tajikistan: When Wedding Inspectors Call
People complain that state restrictions on extravagant celebrations don’t apply to the great and good.
10 Oct 14
Tajik Protest Plan Squashed Before it Starts
Authorities denounce opposition group and take down websites after internet appeal for street demos.
9 Oct 14
Bishkek Turns Face to Moscow
Membership of economic grouping risks distancing Kyrgyzstan from some of its near neighbours.
19 Sep 14
Central Asia Keen to Feed Russian Market
Plans to fill trade gap left by ban on European foodstuffs may not be achievable.
15 Sep 14
Uzbekistan Being Nicer to Tajik Neighbours?
Conciliatory gestures unlikely to lead to swift improvement in relations.
3 Sep 14
Radiating Ill Health in Tajikistan
27 Aug 14
Baby Trade in Tajikistan
1 Aug 14
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