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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.

Pollution fell along with traffic during quarantine, but airborne levels of several toxic chemicals rose far above WHO limits.

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

Developments since the tragedy are prompting questions about the extent to which the Mirziyoyev government welcomes real scrutiny.

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