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Tajikistan’s Latest COVID Outbreak: The Rahmon Family

Tajikistan’s Latest COVID Outbreak: The Rahmon Family

By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan’s leaders declared the country COVID-free back in January, but the recent death of the president’s sister, reportedly from COVID-19, exposes the reality: The pandemic isn’t over.

If Only It Were That Easy: Tajikistan Declares Itself COVID-19 Free

If Only It Were That Easy: Tajikistan Declares Itself COVID-19 Free

By Catherine Putz
The Tajik president commented that “Tajikistan today is without COVID-19" -- close regional observers (and common sense) disagree.
A Critical Lesson for Tajikistan: The State of Migrant Workers in 2020

A Critical Lesson for Tajikistan: The State of Migrant Workers in 2020

By Khiradmand Sheraliev
2020 was not the first time Tajikistan experienced the sharp costs of being a remittance-dependent country, but the lesson is important to heed.

Tajiks Stuck in Russia, Flights Home Cancelled

Tajiks Stuck in Russia, Flights Home Cancelled

By Catherine Putz
A pair of November 1 charter flights from Moscow to Dushanbe were cancelled.

ADB Plans $323 Million in Grants for Tajikistan in 2021-2023

ADB Plans $323 Million in Grants for Tajikistan in 2021-2023

By Catherine Putz
Given the devastation of the pandemic, the bank’s increased grants plans for Tajikistan are critical. But will it be enough?

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Tajikistan’s Most Fearless Lawyer Remains Behind Bars

Tajikistan’s Most Fearless Lawyer Remains Behind Bars

By Catherine Putz
Buzurgmehr Yorov bravely took on the defense of the IRPT leadership and, like his clients, lost his freedom.

Where Are There Still No COVID-19 Cases? An Updated Analysis

Where Are There Still No COVID-19 Cases? An Updated Analysis

By Catherine Putz
The roster of apparently lucky (or lying) few has dwindled to about a dozen.
Tajik President Replaces Health Minister

Tajik President Replaces Health Minister

By Catherine Putz
Now that Tajikistan has admitted the presence of COVID-19 in the country, the bad news will likely only grow.

Zero to 15: Tajikistan Finally Confirms First Cases of COVID-19

Zero to 15: Tajikistan Finally Confirms First Cases of COVID-19

By Catherine Putz
The announcement confirms what experts long suspected, but the government denied: the pandemic has arrived in Tajikistan.

Are There Really No COVID-19 Cases in Tajikistan?

Are There Really No COVID-19 Cases in Tajikistan?

By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe’s denials are simply unbelievable; its belated responses to the pandemic “cruel and inept at the same time.”

Tajik President Discusses Coronavirus Via Phone With Regional Leaders

Tajik President Discusses Coronavirus Via Phone With Regional Leaders

By Catherine Putz
Emomali Rahmon finally joins in on regional telediplomacy with recent calls with the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
Where In the World Are There No Coronavirus Cases?

Where In the World Are There No Coronavirus Cases?

By Catherine Putz
What should we make of the countries that have not reported cases? Are they unable to test? Are they lying? Are they that isolated? 

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