Tajkistan, Incidents

13:44, september 28, 2016

Young man from Sarband arrested on suspicion of killing his mother

A 23-year-old resident of the city of Sarband (Khatlon province), Taghoymurod Mirov, has been arrested on suspicion of killing his mother, Sadafmo Nourova, a 52 year-old resident of the village of

11:28, september 28, 2016

Interior ministry does not have information about attack on home of jailed IRPT member

The Interior Ministry reportedly does not have information about an incident that took place outside the home of the jailed activist of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT), Rahmatullo

10:40, september 23, 2016

Five killed, three injured in Hisor traffic accident

Five persons were killed and three others were injured on September 22 as two vehicles collided in the Hisor district.

16:12, september 20, 2016

Interior ministry institutes criminal proceedings over the deadly crash involving deputy PM’s son

The Interior Ministry has instituted criminal proceedings over the deadly crash involving the son of First Deputy Prime Minister Davlatali Saidov.

13:58, september 15, 2016

Two killed in traffic accident involving car of first vice-premier’s son

Two persons have been killed in a traffic accident involving the car of the 23-year-old Faromouz Saidov, the son of First Deputy Prime Minister Davlatali Saidov.

15:37, september 5, 2016

In Dushanbe were killed a 86-year-old father and a 77-year-old mother-in-law of the Honored artist of Tajikistan Furkat Saidov

In Dushanbe on the night of Sunday occurred the murder of an elderly couple – father-in-law and mother-in-law of the Honored artist of Tajikistan, head of the state ensemble

11:02, september 5, 2016

On the South of Tajikistan was disclosed the brutal murder of a young woman

In Gulzor village of Bokhtar district in Khatlon oblast on the 3 rd of September about 200 meters far from the road was found the body of a 25-30-year-old woman with signs of violent death.

14:13, september 2, 2016

Flying from Moscow to Kulyab plane made an emergency landing due to unruly passenger

The plane of airline "Ural airlines" urgently sat in Samara. Flight from Moscow to Kulyab had to land urgently because of the aggressive passenger, who staged a riot on aircraft board.

10:21, september 2, 2016

A resident of Dushanbe stabbed her own brother

On the fact of drawing heavy injuries to brother’s health was detained a 54-year-old resident of Dushanbe.

11:48, september 1, 2016

A drunk driver in Dushanbe became the cause of death of his passenger

The driver of the car brand "Hyundai Starex" a 36-year-old resident of the capital, while driving down Karamov Street, has made collision with the car brand "Toyota Camry" under

10:23, september 1, 2016

With the beginning of the year Tajik18 citizens were killed because of natural disasters

The head of the Committee of emergency situations and civil defense under the government of Tajikistan Lieutenant-General Rustam Nazarzoda on August 31 held a meeting of the Group of rapid assessment

11:34, august 30, 2016

The breakaway part of the glacier struck Tajikabad

In Tajikabad the breakaway part of the glacier, which melted and turned into a landslide, caused damage to the village of Sebiston. Homes and communications systems are destroyed.

17:27, august 18, 2016

Two Russian mountaineers killed by avalanche while ascending Ismoili Somoni Peak

Two Russian climbers have been killed by an avalanche while ascending the Ismoili Somoni Peak in Tajikistan.

11:35, august 18, 2016

Mudslides reportedly affect 288 houses in Isfara

DUSHANBE, August 18, 2016, Asia-Plus – Mudslides that hit some jamoats (the third-level administrative divisions, similar to communes or municipalities) of the northern city of Isfara on August 16

10:13, august 17, 2016

TSB denies information that one of its employees beaten by the caretaker chairman

DUSHANBE, August 17, 2016, Asia-Plus – The Tojik Sodirot Bonk (TSB) crisis administration has denied information that the head of the TSB department for labor protection, civil defense and fire

16:55, august 16, 2016

TSB employee files application against TSB crisis administration head in SCNS

TSN employee has filed an application against the TSB crisis administration head, accusing him of attempted murder and slander.

17:13, august 12, 2016

Two residents of Dushanbe arrested on suspicion of stabbing attack

Two young men from Dushanbe have been arrested on suspicion of stabbing attack.

13:43, august 8, 2016

Missing official with the Accounts Chamber found dead in Varzob

The head of the personnel department at the Accounts of Chamber of Tajikistan, Kenjaboy Jourayev, who had been reported missing since July 22, has been found dead not far from the Khoja Obi Garm

11:49, august 5, 2016

Two killed, three injured in Gorno Badakhshan traffic accident

DUSHANBE, August 5, 2016, Asia-Plus Ă˘€“ Two people were killed and three others injured on August 3 as a rockfall swept a car into the river in the Rushan district of the Gorno

10:43, august 4, 2016

Tajik teen brutally killed in St. Petersburg

DUSHANBE, August 4, 2016, Asia-Plus – Tajik teenager has been brutally killed in St. Petersburg.

14:41, august 3, 2016

Russian serviceman stabbed to death in fight in Qurghon Teppa

Russian serviceman has been stabbed to death in a fight in Qurghon Teppa, the capital of the southern Khatlon province.

11:30, august 3, 2016

Tension arises between local Tajiks and Kazakhs in southern Kazakhstan

DUSHANBE, August 3, 2016, Asia-Plus Ă˘€“ Radio Liberty reports police in the South Kazakhstan region have detained more than 30 local residents to prevent possible ethnic clashes amid

11:20, august 3, 2016

FOCUS, SCO in Tajikistan sign agreement for new phase of COSE project

DUSHANBE, August 3, 2016, Asia-Plus -- Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), and the Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in Tajikistan have

09:57, august 1, 2016

Downtown Dushanbe left without water last Saturday because of mudslide

Downtown Dushanbe was left without water on Saturday because of a mudslide that hit the Varzob district on Friday.

10:34, july 29, 2016

Mudslides damage roads and bridges in Asht and Rasht

Torrential rain on July 28 caused a series of mudslides that damaged roads and bridges in the districts of Asht (Sughd province) and Rasht (Rasht Valley).

15:48, july 28, 2016

Seven killed in traffic accident in Sughd

Seven people were killed on July 27 as rockfall swept a vehicle over the precipice into the river.

11:25, july 28, 2016

Heavy rains and thunderstorms expected to hit some areas in Tajikistan, windsquall possible

There is risk of mudslides in mountain areas and rivers may rise.

16:30, july 21, 2016

Ten people killed by natural disasters in Tajikistan in H1 2016

DUSHANBE, July 21, 2016, Asia-Plus – Ten people have been killed by natural disasters in Tajikistan over the first six months of this year, Muhammadjon Salimzoda, the deputy head of the Committee

09:38, july 13, 2016

The CASC regional platform meeting takes place held in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, July 13, 2016, Asia-Plus – Recent development in the Central Asia and South Caucasus region has been impressive. Fewer people live in poverty and many more have improved their lives.

09:46, july 11, 2016