Conflict within and around the Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) has recently developed into a political stalemate. Less then 10 days before the presidential election, the DPTs old guard led by acting chairman Rahmatullo Valiev still struggles to prove illegitimacy of the splitter faction of Masud Sobirov. The latter was recently registered as chairman […]
At least a few members of the United States Congress have their eyes on the impending presidential elections in Tajikistan. Today (October 26), the offices of Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) held a briefing to educate members of Congress on the prospect of democracy and long-term development in […]
Recently, there were two good news about journalists in Tajikistan. One was about the initiative of the Republican association Media Alliance Tajikistan there will be fixed up a memorial plate In the memory of journalists of independent Tajikistan. The initiative was supported by all the journalist associations of Tajikistan.
The memorial plate was designed by […]
On 21st of October, the presidential candidates, besides the incumbent Rahmonov started their pre-election tour in the regions of Tajikistan, reports AsiaPlus.
The most interesting thing in this news is that all of them are going to the regions together. They will meet the same people, at the same time and at the same place. […]
Energy politics is gradually becoming a major element of Central Asian politics. With Tajikistan seeking to become a leading power exporter, energy politics can cause tensions with Uzbekistan.
Central Asias Water Disputes
While Central Asias oil and gas reserves have not attracted international attention until recently, the regions abundant water resources have been an important resource […]
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Here is how Rahmon discribes the water in Dushanbe, which comes out of the faucet.
The water in the capital of Tajikistan which comes to the apartments from the Varzob water reservoir looks more like a coffee with milk mixed with sand and microorganisms. The reason is that […]
On the Russian-language Tajik blog Rahmon reported on HIV/AIDS problem in Tajikistan. He says that previously the organizations that were dealing with this problem did not show the true picture but to his surprise recently, when he was collecting an information for his article in one of the local journals these organization were very […]
Speaking to journalists yesterday, prosecutor general Bobojon Bobokhonov said corruption has permeated all levels of the executive power in Tajikistan.
I do not want to accuse anyone particular of corruption, he said. But corruption has permeated the entire government, all government ministries and agencies.
Prosecutor general suggested that law-enforcement agencies are among the most corrupt bodies […]
Tajikistans Ministry of Communications lifted the ban on several websites blocked in early October in the interests of information security.
Speaking to the radio Ozodi on October 11, Davron Olimov, an official in the information regulation agency, said the Ministry of Communications had to revise its decision because it had drawn many complaints.
The Ministry […]
Tajik Government has finally understood that strict censorship of print media and total control over television and radio outlets is not enough to completely stifle the freedom of speech in the country. Last week, the Communications Ministry launched an unexpected attack against a number of Web sites, the last bastions of freedom of speech […]
