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Chinese personnel, whose presence Dushanbe denies, forbid reporters from filming.

The government’s lack of capacity helps explain the about-face.

Government troops are rumored to have been dispatched to quell the trouble.

This year, Azerbaijan embraces both the Orient and bisexuality, while Georgia complains about the West.

Supporters of the move think it will provide a useful outlet for the momentarily unemployed.