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Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan
Greek Court Denies Tajik Extradition Request for IRPT Member
By Catherine Putz
Mirzorakhim Kuzov had been detained in Greece after Tajikistan submitted an Interpol red notice against him.
EU, Tajikistan Hold Human Rights Dialogue, Say Almost Nothing
By Catherine Putz
The dialogue was "open and honest" and meaningless.
Tajik State TV Documentary Accuses Iran of Civil War Meddling
By Catherine Putz
Feeding on old rumors, the documentary is further indication of a deteriorating relationship.
Tajikistan Turns Up Heat on Families of Political Dissidents
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe is always watching.
Record Number of Tajiks Knocked at the EU's Door in 2016
By Catherine Putz
In 2016, 830 Tajik citizens applied for asylum at the Polish border -- up from just 105 in 2014.
No Justice for Lawyers in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
New report, same old story: Dushanbe's crackdown on lawyers continues.
Exiled Tajik Opposition Leader Speaks
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
“When the repression machine begins to work, it destroys everyone."
No Surprises in Tajikistan: Rights Lawyers Given Long Prison Sentences
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe has ensured that future targets of the state may not have anyone to defend them.
OSCE Manages to Irritate Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Human Rights Advocates, Too
By Catherine Putz
The organization's annual human rights conference has become the focus point for frustration.
Tajik Authorities Seek Long Prison Terms for IRPT Lawyers
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, in Geneva Tajikistan's human rights record will be up for discussion.
Tajikistan at 25: A Bastion of Torture and Repression
By John Heathershaw and Edward Lemon
After 25 years of independence, Tajikistan is a bastion of torture and repression.
In Tajikistan, Persecution Is a Family Affair
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe continues to pursue its opponents, targeting their lawyers and families now that the core IRPT is in jail.