Tajikistan casts dice in hydroelectric gamble, but will the people benefit? Nine years after Tajiks were strong-armed into buying shares in a hydropower plant, it has begun producing power. Will they see dividends? Or will the electricity simply benefit the elite? Nov 19, 2018
Tajikistan inches toward making capital from prison massacre The ultimate causes of the unrest remain shrouded in mystery. Nov 19, 2018
Tajikistan: Internet censorship surges amid unrest and tax-break reports One newspaper annoyed the authorities with its report on how the ruling family has allegedly exploited tax breaks. Nov 10, 2018
Reports: Numerous inmates killed in Tajikistan prison riot Estimates among local media vary between 13 and around 20 fatalities. Nov 8, 2018
Tajikistan: Rally in Pamirs ups the ante in confrontation with government The authorities do not tolerate public shows of discontent, making this a notable event. Nov 6, 2018
Tajikistan: Shots fired in Khorog, rallies planned Pamiri leaders have travelled outside their region for the first time in five years, possibly for talks. Nov 5, 2018
The conundrum of Tajikistan’s female suicides Self-harm is so taboo that there is limited public discussion about how to tackle it. Nov 1, 2018
Damming with strong praise: Tajikistan to name power plant after president? Rahmon is object of a mounting personality cult. Oct 30, 2018
Tajikistan: Government talks tough on Pamirs, escalating tensions Authorities have named the five figures they say run the underworld in GBAO. Oct 22, 2018
Tajikistan: Pamir gun amnesty masks underlying unease At least 100 firearms have been handed over by residents after the president railed against lawlessness in the region Oct 9, 2018
Tajikistan: Trucks resume Turkmenistan transit Trucks had been lying idle on the Turkmen border for the last month Oct 4, 2018
Tajikistan: Leaders introduced to president-to-be? Unconfirmed speculation is that presidential elections could held as soon as 2019. Oct 1, 2018
A glimpse at the grape capital of Tajikistan Tajikistan once had a wine industry of some repute. Photos by Nozim Kalandarov Sep 21, 2018
Tajikistan: What is going on in the Pamirs? The region has a storied past of resistance to Dushanbe, most recently during bloody clashes in 2012. Sep 20, 2018
Tajikistan: Is rumored amnesty for real or a bluff? One moment there is talk of opposition figures being released, the next, officials are assaulting activists. Sep 11, 2018
Iran factor seen in Tajikistan’s stranded trucks Relations between Tajikistan and Iran have fallen to an all-time low of late. Sep 4, 2018
Russia sends more teachers to Tajikistan The 52 schoolteachers are being dispatched to locations all across the country, including to the Pamirs. Sep 1, 2018
Report: Tajikistan mounts air assault on Afghan territory following border skirmish Strike confirms willingness to engage in cross-border operations to secure southern front. Aug 27, 2018
Tajikistan struck by mortar fire, possibly from Afghanistan Local police say at least two people were killed. Aug 26, 2018
Tajikistan frees lawyer in another surprise gesture of clemency There is talk the government may free many more under a widespread amnesty. Aug 24, 2018
Tajikistan: Alleged security services agent reveals assassination plot The man claims he received orders to kill IRPT leader Muhiddin Kabiri. Aug 23, 2018
Tajikistan releases whistleblower but leaves conviction in place Khairullo Mirsaidov will walk free but have to pay $8,500 in fines. Aug 22, 2018
Tajikistan’s kandakori – a millennial craft keeps going strong We traveled to Isfara, in Tajikistan’s north, where masters are training new generations in the craft. Photos by Nozim Kalandarov Aug 16, 2018
Tajikistan: Rights groups urge clemency for journalist in appeal The coalition of 12 rights groups have urged the international community to follow the case closely. Aug 14, 2018
Tajikistan: Casualties reported in helicopter mountain crash A local news website says three mountaineers and two crew members were killed. Aug 13, 2018
