Central Asia

Life on the Margins of Tajikistan's Capital

Even the chance of low-paid casual labour is enough to draw people in from the countryside.

26 Jan 15

New work-permit and passport rules could encourage illegal immigration, but there are higher penalties for those who are caught.

23 Jan 15

Falling money transfers from people working in Russia will work through the Tajik economy, reducing purchasing power and raising prices.

9 Jan 15

Authorities have yet to respond to concerns about a bill that civil society groups fear will curb their activities.

22 Dec 14

Outcry over attempts to curb foreign funding for civil society groups.

27 Nov 14

Ambition to host Winter Olympics could deter government from copying Moscow’s homophobic law.

22 Nov 14

Its backing for a female presidential candidate last year helped win new supporters.

22 Nov 14

Constitutional amendments unlikely to translate into real change.

14 Nov 14

Former rivals join in anticipation of stiff competition in 2015 polls.

14 Nov 14

Émigré opposition group unable to persuade people to take to the streets.

13 Nov 14

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