High-Profile Conviction Seen as Major Setback for Tajik Opposition
The hefty sentence handed down to a leading politician is viewed as a warning from the authorities to an already weak opposition.
20 Nov 05
Tajikistan
Tajik Prison Revolt Sparks Abuse Allegations
Relatives allege leaders of a prison revolt were beaten and some possibly killed after an uprising in protest at conditions in jail.
20 Nov 05
Uzbeks Clear Mines From Tajik Border
Reports that border areas are being demined meet with surprise in Dushanbe.
20 Nov 05
A Star is Born
Fourteen-year-old Marina Gulbahari defies the odds by gaining rave reviews in her first movie and defies convention by deciding to pursue a film career.
18 Nov 05
Snowmelt Displaces Thousands
The effects of a hard winter take their toll as flooding hits rural areas.
18 Nov 05
Drug Smugglers Eye New Bridge
Traffickers see planned river crossing to Central Asia as gift that will smooth their path.
18 Nov 05
Taleban Hit and Run, and Come Back for More
Violence has surged as the election draws closer, but the insurgents say their real objective is to oust the Kabul government.
18 Nov 05
Chechens Fight for Compensation
Lack of documents and witnesses prevents victims of Stalin deportation claiming their rights.
18 Nov 05
Tajik Opposition under Pressure
Jailing of leading party figure fits a pattern of wider clampdown on politicians opposed to President Rahmonov.
17 Nov 05
Hijab Ban Spark Protests
From Baku to Dushanbe, anger and frustration is growing over government curbs on the Muslim headscarf.
17 Nov 05
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