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Tajikistan
Jailed Tajik Opposition Politician Given Additional Time
By Catherine Putz
A court in Tajikistan added three years to Zaid Saidov's existing 26-year sentence.
Fergana: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
By Catherine Putz
How to solve the Fergana Valley puzzle and other must reads for the weekend
Tajik Authorities Warn Faithful About Hajj Scams
By Catherine Putz
Hajj will fall between September 20 and 26 this year and scammers prey on the uninformed.
Kyrgyz and Tajiks Clash Along Disputed Border
By Catherine Putz
A blocked road and blocked canal feature as catalysts for the latest border skirmish.
Uzbekistan Still Hates the Rogun Dam Project
By Catherine Putz
“Uzbekistan never, and under no circumstances, will provide support to this project.”
A Tale of Two Kazakh Cities
By Catherine Putz
Almaty may have lost the Olympics, but people like it better than Astana. Some recommended reads for the weekend.
Russian Soldiers Cause a Ruckus in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
A group of Russian soldiers--drunk and in their underwear--got into a fight with locals this week.
Mudslides Make a Mess in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Higher than average temperatures have led to increased glacial melt and dangerous mudslides across the region.
After Modi's Visit, Is Central Asia Open for Indian Business?
By Sameer Patil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Central Asia is an important moment for Indian business to increase its presence in the region.
Does a Kazakh Own Sherlock Holmes’ Apartment?
By Catherine Putz
A few interesting stories to read over the weekend
Death of the Tajik Opposition
By Catherine Putz
Amnesty just isn’t what it used to be.
Did Tajikistan Just Monopolize the News?
By Catherine Putz
The country isn’t known for press freedom, but what flexibility existed is under stress.