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Tajikistan politics
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
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
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
By Catherine Putz
One “election” down, one more to go this year for Tajikistan.
The Fall of Tajikistan’s Opposition
By Edward Lemon
President Emomali Rahmon has consolidated power by leading a merciless campaign against any opposition.
Tajikistan Under Review: A Familiar Litany of Human Rights Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Comparing Tajikistan’s last two reviews by the Human Rights Committee, it’s clear Dushnabe isn’t interested in improvement.
Tajikistan’s Troubled Pamir Region
By Till Mostowlansky
Conflict in the Pamirs is rooted in both nation-building and everyday life.
Tajikistan 2020: What to Watch as Tajikistan Approaches an Election Year
By Catherine Putz
It's a long way off to closely watch a likely predictable election, but here are some key things to keep tabs on.
A Tale of Tajik Air's Troubles
By Catherine Putz
Witness the Tajik nepotocracy at work.
Fighting for Tajikistan’s Jailed Lawyers
By Marc Gottridge
On January 24, 2019, Tajik lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov will have been in prison for 1,215 days for simply doing his job.
Previously Jailed Tajik Journalist Ordered Back to Prison
By Catherine Putz
Khayrullo Mirsaidov, authorities claim, breached a court order by seeing medical treatment abroad.
Another Day, Another Child Used as Political Hostage by Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
So, how does a 10-year-old end up on a list of wanted persons? In Tajikistan, by relation to an exiled dissident.