Tajikistan: Authorities double down on jihadist link to prison riot Sources claim inmates recited funeral prayers before mounting revolt. Dec 21, 2018
A journey along Georgia’s strategic stream From ancient gold mining to Soviet-era megadams to a contentious border, the Enguri River is witness to some of Georgia's most important history and politics. Clément Girardot, Photos by Julien Pebrel Dec 17, 2018
Tajikistan: From childhood outcast to Islamic State propaganda guru Abu Osama Noraki is viewed as a dangerous militant for his ability to draw Tajiks to the Islamic State cause through social media. Dec 12, 2018
Tajikistan: Secretive terror trial crushes hope for answers The government’s case has holes. And the trial looks designed to keep as much information as possible from reaching the public. Dec 5, 2018
Tajikistan admits to prison massacre The foreign minister says 21 inmates were killed, less than what is reported by independent media. Nov 23, 2018
Tajikistan inches toward making capital from prison massacre The ultimate causes of the unrest remain shrouded in mystery. Nov 19, 2018
Reports: Numerous inmates killed in Tajikistan prison riot Estimates among local media vary between 13 and around 20 fatalities. Nov 8, 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: Leaders introduced to president-to-be? Unconfirmed speculation is that presidential elections could held as soon as 2019. Oct 1, 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
Belarus: Eco-protestors target proposed shipping route through Ukraine and Poland The EU and multilateral lenders are studying the project. Tom Allan Sep 5, 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