September 16 Kyrgyz laser-guided bomb attack on Ovchi Kal’acha, Tajikistan1 First they hit my son. He said to get down. Then they hit my husband. Then we got out of the car and lay down close to the …
Tajikistan’s ‘Lenient’ Judge Goes On Trial In Case Shrouded In Secrecy
Tajikistan has jailed a judge known for issuing more acquittals than his colleagues. Acquittals are extremely rare in Tajikistan, where the judges — who are independent in name only — are expected …
Tajikistan pleads poverty, spends money on unneeded luxuries
The government of Tajikistan is so cash-starved that it can barely afford to feed its people or provide them with drinking water. It does, however, have enough money to buy the president his own plane …
Tajik Security Forces Kill Two Suspected Militants
Tajik security forces have killed two people who belonged to “an international terrorist organization” near the Afghan border, Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security said.
Largest Chinese Company Eyes Entering Tajik Market
A number of Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group (an e-commerce company), are interested in opening branches in Tajikistan, according to the State Committee for Investments and State Property …
Mexico sells unwanted presidential jet to Tajikistan
An unwanted Mexican presidential jet was finally sold after four years of trying. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador refused to use the jet after taking office, saying it was too luxurious.
Tajikistan Buys Presidential Plane From Mexico For $92 Million
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on April 20 that Tajikistan had bought Mexico’s presidential plane for $92 million, adding that the money will be used to build two hospitals in poor …
Mexico’s presidential jet sold to Tajikistan, in latest twist to political saga
Mexico’s presidential jet has been sold to the Tajikistan government, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday, marking a possible end to a long-running political saga that the Mexican …
Mexico finally sells unwanted presidential jet to Tajikistan
After almost 4 1/2 years of trying, Mexico’s president said Thursday he has finally sold the unwanted presidential jet — to the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan. President Andrés Manuel López …
Tajikistan Acquires Mexico’s Controversial Presidential Aircraft
The Republic of Tajikistan,a Central Asian nation which ranks as the 18th poorest country globally, has purchased Mexico’s presidential aircraft for $92 millio …