Tajikistan

Tajik Opposition Figure Gets 26 Years

Convicted of corruption and sexual offences, Zayd Saidov was arrested shortly after setting up an opposition party.

8 Jan 14

Heavy-handed tactics failing to slow recruitment by extremist groups.

22 Dec 13

20 Dec 13

18 Dec 13

Lost paperwork an obstacle to those seeking asylum or permanent residence.

12 Dec 13

Experts say government action is needed to help families left behind by labour migrants.

28 Nov 13

22 Nov 13

15 Nov 13

Election observers from European states find there wasn’t much to vote about.

8 Nov 13

Current president faces no real opposition, and many voters are unaware of other candidates.

4 Nov 13

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