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What Tajikistan’s Persecution of Faromuz Irgashev Really Means

What Tajikistan’s Persecution of Faromuz Irgashev Really Means

By Catherine Putz
The journey of Faromuz Irgashev from presidential hopeful to prison underscores Tajikistan’s total descent into authoritarianism.

Pair of Pamiri Activists Disappear From Russia and Reappear in Tajikistan

Pair of Pamiri Activists Disappear From Russia and Reappear in Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
Prominent Pamiri activists and figures have been pursued by the authorities through a variety of means, with those in Russia seemingly at the greatest risk of extradition or rendition.
The Pamir Powderkeg

The Pamir Powderkeg

By Catherine Putz
The latest outbreak of violence in GBAO followed six months of tensions after nearly 30 years of both pressure and government neglect.

MMA Fighter Facing Charges in Tajikistan Over Pro-Pamiri Comments

MMA Fighter Facing Charges in Tajikistan Over Pro-Pamiri Comments

By Catherine Putz
The trial made an unexpected turn when an expert said Chorshanbe Chorshanbiev’s comments did not actually contain a call to violence.

Tajikistan’s Presidential Election Yields Expected Results

Tajikistan’s Presidential Election Yields Expected Results

By Catherine Putz
Another seven year term for Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.

Tajikistan: Why Authoritarian Elections Also Matter

Tajikistan: Why Authoritarian Elections Also Matter

By Steve Swerdlow
The upcoming presidential election in Tajikistan underscores a worsening human rights crisis. 

What’s Important About Tajikistan’s Presidential Election?

What’s Important About Tajikistan’s Presidential Election?

By Catherine Putz
What's at stake in Tajikistan's election isn't the presidency, but what comes next.
Field Set for Tajik Election, No Surprises

Field Set for Tajik Election, No Surprises

By Catherine Putz
With less than a month until election day, Rahmon stands prominently in a field of unsurprising candidates unlikely to rock the boat.

Will Emomali Rahmon Have Any Serious Challengers for the Tajik Presidency?

Will Emomali Rahmon Have Any Serious Challengers for the Tajik Presidency?

By Catherine Putz
A 30-year-old Tajik lawyer declared his intention to run and was almost immediately questioned by the security services. Rahmon is unlikely to tolerate a genuine challenger.

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to Seek Fifth Term

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to Seek Fifth Term

By Catherine Putz
Rahmon, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, will seek a fifth term as Tajik president, setting rumors of a familial succession aside for now.

Tajik President’s Son Officially Second-in-Line to Presidency

Tajik President’s Son Officially Second-in-Line to Presidency

By Catherine Putz
With his election as chair of the Tajik parliament's upper house, Rustam Emomali is now officially second-in-line to the presidency.
Tajik ‘Election’ Delivers Expected Result

Tajik ‘Election’ Delivers Expected Result

By Catherine Putz
One “election” down, one more to go this year for Tajikistan. 

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