Tajik Opposition Says Poll Rigged
As expected, the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan won a clear majority in the February 28 parliamentary election, but its opponents are convinced the count was rigged.
As expected, the People’s Democratic Party of Tajikistan won a clear majority in the February 28 parliamentary election, but its opponents are convinced the count was rigged.
Khalil Qayumzoda reports on the implications of a change in the law that will reduce the powers of prosecutors.
Five political parties instead of three now hold seats in parliament, but only one of them really counts.
Aidai Tokonova reports on a campaign to make it easier for disabled people to use public transport, largely by showing other passengers how they can help.
Some web users now favour the idea of self-regulation as a better option than government intervention, Nuraim Ryskulova reports.
Residents of an area in the capital where homes were knocked down by the state say they are receiving little or no compensation, Mehrangiz Tursunzoda reports.
Secrecy of proceedings raises serious questions about due process.
Election officials reject claims of inactivity levelled by OSCE observers.
Tendency towards playing safe by avoiding controversial subject-matter.