Tajikistan: Authorities double down on jihadist link to prison riot Sources claim inmates recited funeral prayers before mounting revolt. Dec 21, 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 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
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
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
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
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’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
Tajikistan: Helicopter carrying 13 mountaineers crashes Initial statement provided no details on condition of passengers. Aug 12, 2018
Internet grinds to near-halt in Tajikistan News and social media sites are frequently inaccessible. Aug 6, 2018
Killings in Tajikistan send chill through tourism business Only days ago, the government was claiming great strides in promoting the tourist industry. Aug 3, 2018