Russia to send Tajikistan-born singer to Eurovision Manizha Sangin emigrated to Russia with her family at age three, during the Tajik civil war. Mar 9, 2021
Tajikistan: 70-year-old Jehovah’s Witness marks two years in jail Prosecutors used Shamil Khakimov’s Bible as evidence of “extremist” intent. Feb 27, 2021
Tajikistan’s excess mortality data belie COVID-19 denialism Authorities have not made any attempt to explain the abnormally high number of deaths last year. Feb 23, 2021
Statistics show Central Asia underreporting COVID deaths New calculations suggest Uzbekistan is the world leader in misleading COVID mortality statistics. David Trilling Feb 18, 2021
What does China’s BRI mean for Central Asia’s water future? The Belt and Road Initiative could exacerbate Central Asia’s water tensions, a new paper argues, and Beijing seems to have thought little about the risks. Feb 11, 2021
Tajikistan: Military service exemption tax comes into effect Officials have yet to decide on the size of the fee. Feb 8, 2021
Tajikistan: Authorities somehow find more room for internet censorship This latest wave of blocks appears linked to a change in the tax code. Jan 21, 2021
Central Asia vaccination plans underwhelm, but governments look unruffled Uzbekistan, Tajikistan are taking triumphalist stances on coronavirus. Jan 14, 2021
Tajikistan: Independent media outlet evicted from premises Asia-Plus says it has rejected requests from government agencies to place content. Dec 2, 2020
Tajikistan: Lights out as dams falter Rationing has returned after a few years of reprieve. Nov 17, 2020
UFC Khabib’s last outing too hot for Tajikistan? The authorities are spooked by the idea that a crowd could form. Chris Rickleton Oct 26, 2020
Tajikistan: With the election over, food prices soar The somoni has slumped against the dollar on the black market. Oct 22, 2020
Obese politicians signal corruption, study finds Post-Soviet nations with the biggest corruption problem have the biggest politicians. Jul 27, 2020
The modern-day struggle sessions of Central Asia The apology or recantation is uploaded to social media. Often, there is a pretense of the repentance being voluntary. But that is not always the case. Jun 25, 2020
Tajikistan intensifies and broadens war on journalists A state TV program accuses reporters of working in league with would-be extremists. Jun 24, 2020