Migrants

Tajikistan's Migrant "Widows"

Once a husband decides to make his temporary stay abroad more permanent, there is little that wives can do to secure maintenance.

22 May 15

In the midst of crisis, authorities seem to be prioritising unnecessary, bad laws.

17 Apr 15

More and more women join exodus in search of work and leave their children behind.

7 Apr 15

Applications dealt with at new centre outside Moscow.

4 Mar 15

Lack of scrutiny enables agencies to deceive prospective seasonal workers.

13 Feb 15

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

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3 Jul 13

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