Tajkistan

15:55, march 29, 2024

SOCIETY

Russia to create digital profiles of migrant workers

Russian media outlets report that State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Deputy Speaker said that creation of a digital profile for every migrant worker coming to Russia is planned

15:04, march 29, 2024

INCIDENTS

Torture of Moscow terror suspects recalls handling of St. Petersburg subway bombing case, rights activist say

The day after the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall music venue outside Moscow, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that 11 suspects had been arrested.

14:50, march 29, 2024

INCIDENTS

Five killed, one injured in Ayni traffic accident

Five people were killed and one another injured on March 28 as a car went off the road in Ayni district, Sughd province, according to the emergencies Committee under the Government of

14:16, march 29, 2024

SOCIETY

Thousands of teachers in Tajikistan forced to migrate because of low salaries

Like some other Central Asian countries, Tajikistan faces an acute shortage of teachers, schools, and textbooks.

11:26, march 29, 2024

SOCIETY

AKDN employees participate in tree planting ceremony in Khatlon province

In these spring days, supporting President Emomali Rahmon's initiative to turn Tajikistan into "Green Country", employees of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and its

10:45, march 29, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan decreases the foreign manpower quota for this year

Tajikistan authorities have decreased a foreign manpower quote for this year By president’s decree, which is posted on the Justice Ministry’s website for legal information, this

10:09, march 29, 2024

SECURITY

The risk of border conflicts over resources is growing in Central Asia, says CSTO secretary-general

The risk of conflicts in Central Asian countries over resources such as territory and water is growing, a threat that the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is poised to neutralize, CSTO

16:53, march 28, 2024

INCIDENTS

All relatives of Faridoun Shamsiddin in Tajikistan taken away and his sister deported from Russia

All relatives of Faridoun Shamsiddin, one of suspects in the Crocus City Hall mass shooting, including his father, mother, his wife with an eight-month-old son, mother-in-law, uncle and cousins have

11:08, march 28, 2024

ECONOMY

Tajikistan has to use alternative energy sources more actively in support of hydropower

CABAR.asia says there are no favorable conditions in Tajikistan for the widespread use of solar energy or for attracting investment in this sector.

10:13, march 28, 2024

SOCIETY

Central Asian labor migrants working in Russia face fury and raids

Some media outlets reports that in the wake of the March 22 assault, there has been a surge in raids on dormitories and workplaces where Central Asian migrants live and work, as well as

16:52, march 27, 2024

SOCIETY

How Japan supports Tajikistan's health sector

The Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have organized a press tour for journalists showcasing some of their projects aimed at improving Tajikistan's

15:48, march 27, 2024

ECONOMY

Onion prices in Asia and Middle East are going up after extension of export ban by India

EastFruit analysts draw attention to another extension of the ban on onion exports, recently announced by the Indian government.

14:53, march 27, 2024

POLITICS

Tajik ambassador, Uzbek foreign minister discuss cooperation issues

On Monday March 25, Tajikistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Uzbekistan, Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda, met in Tashkent with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov.

13:48, march 27, 2024

SOCIETY

Presentation of a bronze engraving depicting President Rahmon takes place in Dushanbe

A known Tajik artist and sculptor, Sayyid Umar Masum, presented one of his works - a bronze engraving depicting President Emomali Rahmon – to the Tajik leader in Dushanbe on Monday,

11:37, march 27, 2024

POWER

Emomali Rahmon holds phone talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

On Sunday March 24, President Emomali Rahmon held phone talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

11:23, march 27, 2024

SOCIETY

Anti-migrant sentiments rise in Tajikistan as four Tajiks with the deadly terrorist attack in Krasnogorsk

In the days since four Tajikistani citizens were arrested in connection with the March 22 terrorist attack at a Krasnogorsk concert hall, people with Central Asian ancestry, already frequent targets

11:04, march 27, 2024

SOCIETY

"Shashmaqom Operation" Who will be responsible for the preservation of historical mosaics in Dushanbe?

“Asia-Plus” tried to find out how and by whom this issue will be resolved.

10:35, march 27, 2024

INCIDENTS

Four Tajiks charged with the deadly terrorist attack identified

Russian media identified four people, who are charged with participation in the deadly terrorist attack on a concert venue in Krasnogorsk on March 22, as Saidakram Rajabalizoda, Dalerjon Mirzoyev,

09:38, march 27, 2024

INCIDENTS

The death toll in Krasnogorsk terrorist attack rises to 139

Citing Russia’s Investigative Committee, Russian media reports say the death toll in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in in Krasnogorsk has risen to 139, including three children.

15:46, march 24, 2024

INCIDENTS

Putin says gunmen who raided Krasnogorsk concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine

The gunmen who opened fire on concertgoers in the Crocus City Hall on the evening of March 22 reportedly tried to escape to Ukraine.

15:19, march 24, 2024

POWER

Rahmon extends condolences to Russian President Putin over the deadly terrorists attack in Krasnogorsk

On March 23, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, over the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Russian city

15:06, march 24, 2024

INCIDENTS

Tajik authorities denies involvement of its three citizens into terrorist attack in Krasnogorsk

Tajik authorities have reportedly denied participation of its three citizens in the terrorist attack in the Russian city of Krasnogorsk.

15:01, march 24, 2024

INCIDENTS

Gunmen kill 133 at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk attack

Russian media reports, citing Russian security services, say gunmen have attacked a concert hall in the Russian city of Krasnogorsk, Moscow oblast on the evening of March 22.

17:24, march 20, 2024

SOCIETY

Tajiks are sadder than other Central Asians but more cheerful than Turks

Tajikistan has been recognized as the ‘least happy’ country in in Central Asia, according to the World Happiness Report 2024, which was released on March 20. Tajikistan with 5.

16:04, march 20, 2024

SOCIETY

Geography of Tajikistan labor migration extended

Russia, Europe, Far East, Middle East -- migrant workers are needed everywhere, but not just anyone, only those trained in the necessary specialties and with knowledge of languages.

15:10, march 20, 2024

TAJKISTAN

The Branch of Aga Khan Agency for Habitat

The Branch of Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Tajikistan, which merges the capabilities of Focus Humanitarian Assistance, the Aga Khan Planning, and Building

14:03, march 20, 2024

SOCIETY

700 non-government organizations liquidated in Tajikistan over an 18-month period

Tajikistan must reconsider its attitudes towards civil society and view human rights defenders as allies instead of enemies, a UN expert said on March 8 after the dissolution of 700 non-governmental

11:55, march 20, 2024

SOCIETY

UN Special Rapporteur on HRD once again calls on Tajik authorities to release journalists and human rights activists

Presenting her Country Visit report on Tajikistan at a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, on March

10:59, march 20, 2024

SOCIETY

Tajik health ministry and Rospotrebnadzor to jointly combat the risks of cholera spread

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) and Rospotrebnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing

10:07, march 20, 2024

POWER

Tajkistan

Russia to create digital profiles of migrant workers

Russian media outlets report that State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Deputy Speaker said that creation of a digital profile for every migrant worker coming to Russia is planned

Torture of Moscow terror suspects recalls handling of St. Petersburg subway bombing case, rights activist say

The day after the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall music venue outside Moscow, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that 11 suspects had been arrested.

Five killed, one injured in Ayni traffic accident

Five people were killed and one another injured on March 28 as a car went off the road in Ayni district, Sughd province, according to the emergencies Committee under the Government of

Thousands of teachers in Tajikistan forced to migrate because of low salaries

Like some other Central Asian countries, Tajikistan faces an acute shortage of teachers, schools, and textbooks.

AKDN employees participate in tree planting ceremony in Khatlon province

In these spring days, supporting President Emomali Rahmon's initiative to turn Tajikistan into "Green Country", employees of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and its

Tajikistan decreases the foreign manpower quota for this year

Tajikistan authorities have decreased a foreign manpower quote for this year By president’s decree, which is posted on the Justice Ministry’s website for legal information, this

The risk of border conflicts over resources is growing in Central Asia, says CSTO secretary-general

The risk of conflicts in Central Asian countries over resources such as territory and water is growing, a threat that the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is poised to neutralize, CSTO

All relatives of Faridoun Shamsiddin in Tajikistan taken away and his sister deported from Russia

All relatives of Faridoun Shamsiddin, one of suspects in the Crocus City Hall mass shooting, including his father, mother, his wife with an eight-month-old son, mother-in-law, uncle and cousins have

Tajikistan has to use alternative energy sources more actively in support of hydropower

CABAR.asia says there are no favorable conditions in Tajikistan for the widespread use of solar energy or for attracting investment in this sector.

Central Asian labor migrants working in Russia face fury and raids

Some media outlets reports that in the wake of the March 22 assault, there has been a surge in raids on dormitories and workplaces where Central Asian migrants live and work, as well as

How Japan supports Tajikistan's health sector

The Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have organized a press tour for journalists showcasing some of their projects aimed at improving Tajikistan's

Onion prices in Asia and Middle East are going up after extension of export ban by India

EastFruit analysts draw attention to another extension of the ban on onion exports, recently announced by the Indian government.

Tajik ambassador, Uzbek foreign minister discuss cooperation issues

On Monday March 25, Tajikistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Uzbekistan, Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda, met in Tashkent with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov.

Presentation of a bronze engraving depicting President Rahmon takes place in Dushanbe

A known Tajik artist and sculptor, Sayyid Umar Masum, presented one of his works - a bronze engraving depicting President Emomali Rahmon – to the Tajik leader in Dushanbe on Monday,

Emomali Rahmon holds phone talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin

On Sunday March 24, President Emomali Rahmon held phone talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

Anti-migrant sentiments rise in Tajikistan as four Tajiks with the deadly terrorist attack in Krasnogorsk

In the days since four Tajikistani citizens were arrested in connection with the March 22 terrorist attack at a Krasnogorsk concert hall, people with Central Asian ancestry, already frequent targets

"Shashmaqom Operation" Who will be responsible for the preservation of historical mosaics in Dushanbe?

“Asia-Plus” tried to find out how and by whom this issue will be resolved.

Four Tajiks charged with the deadly terrorist attack identified

Russian media identified four people, who are charged with participation in the deadly terrorist attack on a concert venue in Krasnogorsk on March 22, as Saidakram Rajabalizoda, Dalerjon Mirzoyev,

The death toll in Krasnogorsk terrorist attack rises to 139

Citing Russia’s Investigative Committee, Russian media reports say the death toll in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in in Krasnogorsk has risen to 139, including three children.

Putin says gunmen who raided Krasnogorsk concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine

The gunmen who opened fire on concertgoers in the Crocus City Hall on the evening of March 22 reportedly tried to escape to Ukraine.

Rahmon extends condolences to Russian President Putin over the deadly terrorists attack in Krasnogorsk

On March 23, President Emomali Rahmon sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, over the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Russian city

Tajik authorities denies involvement of its three citizens into terrorist attack in Krasnogorsk

Tajik authorities have reportedly denied participation of its three citizens in the terrorist attack in the Russian city of Krasnogorsk.

Gunmen kill 133 at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk attack

Russian media reports, citing Russian security services, say gunmen have attacked a concert hall in the Russian city of Krasnogorsk, Moscow oblast on the evening of March 22.

Tajiks are sadder than other Central Asians but more cheerful than Turks

Tajikistan has been recognized as the ‘least happy’ country in in Central Asia, according to the World Happiness Report 2024, which was released on March 20. Tajikistan with 5.

Geography of Tajikistan labor migration extended

Russia, Europe, Far East, Middle East -- migrant workers are needed everywhere, but not just anyone, only those trained in the necessary specialties and with knowledge of languages.

The Branch of Aga Khan Agency for Habitat

The Branch of Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Tajikistan, which merges the capabilities of Focus Humanitarian Assistance, the Aga Khan Planning, and Building

700 non-government organizations liquidated in Tajikistan over an 18-month period

Tajikistan must reconsider its attitudes towards civil society and view human rights defenders as allies instead of enemies, a UN expert said on March 8 after the dissolution of 700 non-governmental

UN Special Rapporteur on HRD once again calls on Tajik authorities to release journalists and human rights activists

Presenting her Country Visit report on Tajikistan at a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, on March

Tajik health ministry and Rospotrebnadzor to jointly combat the risks of cholera spread

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan (MoHSPP) and Rospotrebnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing

Emomali Rahmon congratulates Tajikistanis on Navrouz festival

President Emomali Rahmon has congratulated Tajikistanis on Navrouz festival, according to the Tajik president’s official website.