Tajikistan: The missing bodies of Kirpichniy prison Testimonials from relatives of the dead suggest the government has a lot to hide. Jun 3, 2019
EU gives Tajikistan pass on suppressing human rights Tusk hails Tajik leader for his "strength, courage and goodwill." May 31, 2019
Tajikistan: Plant-pickers demo forces rethink on pay Their employer was looking to slash the amount they offered for asafetida sixfold. Apr 30, 2019
Tajikistan: Opposition figures pass through prison revolving doors Two IRPT members were released, but another got a lengthy sentence. Apr 22, 2019
Tajikistan: Plight of fake government critic highlights dangers of credulity Alisher Alikhonov claimed he was under police investigation. But he doesn't exist. Apr 8, 2019
Tajikistan: Security chief’s son-in-law killed in road race crash Sources have told Eurasianet the vehicle was involved in a high-speed race at the time of the collision. Mar 27, 2019
US-funded broadcaster under scrutiny for enabling Tajikistan’s strongman rule Tajiks read Radio Ozodi as Washington’s word. Peter Leonard Mar 26, 2019
Tajikistan: Rights groups demand release of tortured political prisoner Hayit's wife says his guards tried to force him to film a statement denouncing his allies. Mar 20, 2019
Two killed in clashes on Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan border Fighting has seemingly been sparked by fresh tensions over water resources. Mar 14, 2019
Tajikistan: Opposition activist reveals details of state-ordered kidnapping Sharofiddin Gadoyev says he was told to support the president’s son in elections next year. Mar 6, 2019
Post-Soviet activists find respite in Georgia Tbilisi Shelter City offers a refuge for human rights workers from Russia, Tajikistan and beyond. David Kitai Mar 4, 2019
Tajikistan and its terrible, horrible, no good, very bad internet Tajikistan’s internet continues to get slower, ranking among the worst in the world. The state’s censors and their self-dealing appear to be the reason. Feb 28, 2019
Tajikistan causes diplomatic bungle with forced return of government critic Gadoyev recorded a video message before leaving Amsterdam warning he might be kidnapped. Feb 20, 2019
Tajikistan: The mysterious case of the would-be repentant dissident There are strong suspicions that Gadoyev was extralegally extradited by Russia. Feb 18, 2019
Tajikistan’s ruling family waits in wings as Tragic Air goes down in flames While it was no secret that Tajik Air was struggling, the latest crisis came as an unexpected New Year surprise for fliers. Jan 17, 2019