An official statement by Tajikistan’s Foreign Ministry alleging that an RFE/RL correspondent was beaten in Kyrgyzstan has turned out to be false.
Kyrgyzstan: Border villagers defiant, but many looking to move away
Kyrgyz villagers believe Tajikistan is trying to make life so miserable and unbearable that they will up sticks and move away, ultimately ceding the land by default.
Are Turkish drones complicating disputes in Central Asia?
Kyrgyzstan’s use of Turkish drones in a border dispute with Tajikistan leaves Turkey in a tight spot on how to balance its ties in Central Asia, a region where it has long sought to expand its …
Deadly Standoff Between Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan Threatens Stability In Eurasia
September hints at a worrisome trend of military conflicts that could threaten peace and stability in Central Asia …
Pamir Highway upgrade in Tajikistan a test of green BRI guidelines
A 100km stretch of the Pamir Highway is being renovated, but detail is lacking on how it will adhere to China’s ‘green development guidelines’ …
Escalating Conflict on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border: Whither the Regional Security Order?
Conflicts have intensified across the former Soviet Union, now in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It’s a worrying and disillusioning development for the region.
Kazakhstan increases trade with Tajikistan over 1H2022
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 20. The value of trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan amounted to $621.4 million over the period from January through June 2022, compared to $519.02 million …
Bishkek Rejects Dushanbe’s Allegation Of Persecution Of Ethnic Tajiks In Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek has rejected a statement by Tajikistan alleging that ethnic Tajiks are being persecuted in Kyrgyzstan on ethnically motivated grounds.
Tajikistan: Authorities intensify war on Ismailis, other Muslims
Authorities in Tajikistan have within the space of a week forced the closure of two important religious institutions in the capital: a tariqa, or school, used by adherents of the Ismaili Shia faith …
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan report ‘heavy weapon’ use in border clash
In turn, Tajikistan accused Kyrgyz forces of shelling one of its outposts and seven villages with “heavy weaponry”. A civilian was killed and three injured, authorities in the Tajik city of …