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TAJIKISTAN: Denial of "qualified medical care" led to Ismaili leader's prison death?
Forum 18
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Nearly three years into his five-year prison sentence, prisoner of conscience Muzaffar Davlatmirov, a leading Ismaili Muslim khalifa (cleric) from Mountainous Badakhshan, has died in prison. He died of poor health in the labour camp at Yavan in...
President of Tajikistan highlights development progress in GBAO ahead of Independence Day
Asia Plus
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10:18, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus During a working visit to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon announced significant progress in the region’s socio-economic development. During the visit, which took place from June...
Russian Embassy assures travelers can skip ruID app for entry.
Kun.uz
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June 28, 2025
Filling out an application via the ruID mobile app prior to travel is optional and not a prerequisite for entering the Russian Federation, the Russian Embassy in Uzbekistan has stated. Photo: Sputnik / Alexander Kryazhev According to the embassy,...
Tajikistan launches ‘Open Skies’ policy, lifting restrictions on foreign airlines
Asia Plus
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10:42, june 26Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has officially adopted an “Open Skies” policy, marking a significant shift in its aviation sector. The new regulation eliminates parity requirements between domestic and foreign airlines, paving the way...
Tourist arrivals to Azerbaijan increased by 1.5%
APA
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In January-May of this year, 979.9 thousand foreigners and stateless persons from 178 countries came to Azerbaijan, which is 1.5% more compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, the State Statistical Committee told APA. According...
U.S. Prosecutors Charge Two Tajik Nationals in Human Smuggling Operation
Times of Central Asia
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June 26, 2025
Two men from Tajikistan have been arrested and charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly smuggling people into the United States via the border with Mexico. Federal prosecutors said the defendants were charged with trying to bring a foreign citizen...
Opinion: Regional Power Starts at Home – Central Asia’s Path to Autonomy
Times of Central Asia
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July 1, 2025
The world is once again in a phase of systemic uncertainty. As conflicts proliferate and global governance splits, small and medium states must grapple with the consequences. For Central Asia, these external crises are not distant events; they are...
India must question the utility of SCO
The Statesman (India)
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July 1, 2025
The SCO Shanghai Cooperaministers’ summit last week in Beijing ended without a joint statement. The reason, as mentioned by India, was that Pakistan and China were attempting to divert attention away from terrorism. In case India had inked the...
Tajik national air carrier resumes flights on an air route from Dushanbe to GBAO’s Vanj district
Asia Plus
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16:57, june 23Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan’s national airline, Tajik Air, has announced the launch of a new weekly flight route connecting the capital city Dushanbe with Vanj district of the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region, or GBAO. The new...
Hydropower plant, fish farm, and tourist complex opened during President Rahmon’s visit to GBAO
Asia Plus
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09:40, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus As part of his ongoing working trip across the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects in Rushan and Darvoz districts today and yesterday....
Tajikistan, Qatar Discuss Expanding Cooperation In Key Sectors
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, June 23. President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and Mohammad Al Attiyah, advisor to the Emir of Qatar, discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation, Trend reports via the presidential...
Tourism, trade & ties: 11 envoys present credentials to President Dr. Muizzu
Maldives Voice
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In a ceremony held this morning at the President’s Office, several non-resident ambassadors and high commissioners officially presented their Letters of Credence to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Each diplomat was escorted from Republic Square to...
From Darvoz to Rushan gates: Section of highway connecting Dushanbe and Khorog commissioned
Asia Plus
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16:13, june 25Author: Asia-Plus Emomali Rahmon, who began his working visit to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) today, arrived in Darvoz district after Vanj, where, with his participation, a section of the road from Qalai Khumb, the...
Two Tajik men charged with smuggling illegal aliens into US
Keystone Today - Pennsylvania
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June 24, 2025
David Metcalf, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennslyvania | Department of JusticeDavid Metcalf, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennslyvania | Department of Justice United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the...
Regional Cooperation 25: From Soldier to Interpreter: Tajik Veteran Brings Unique Insight to RC25
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 24, 2025
CAMP EDWARDS, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES 06.19.2025 Courtesy Story A former Tajikistani lieutenant colonel, Saodat Sultanova, has returned to the multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 25 but this time, she’s not wearing a uniform. A former...
Nearly half of U.S. visa applicants from Tajikistan denied — U.S. State Department report
Asia Plus
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15:03, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus 45.24% of applicants from Tajikistan were denied U.S. B1/B2 visitor visas in 2024, according to a new report from the U.S. State Department. These short-term visas are intended for tourism, family visits, medical...
Tourism Malaysia promotes VM2026 with B2B events in Uzbekistan
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 19, 2025
Tourism Malaysia held B2B sessions in Tashkent and Samarkand to boost Muslim-friendly tourism ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. Tourism Malaysia is enhancing its Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) promotional campaign in Uzbekistan through strategic tourism...
Chinese airlines expand global networks as summer vacation approaches
Global Times
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Photo: Courtesy of China Southern Airlines Chinese airlines are ramping up efforts to expand their global networks as the summer vacation approaches, driven by fast demand with countries and regions along the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)...
Delegation from Uzbekistan takes part in international tourism forum in Tajikistan
AKIpress News Agency
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June 23, 2025
Delegation from Uzbekistan takes part in international tourism forum in Tajikistan AKIPRESS.COM - The international tourism forum "Khatlon – the burning heart of tourism" is taking place in Tajikistan, UzA reported. Tourism experts from...
Tajikistan’s Embassy in Tehran assists citizens seeking to leave conflict zone
Asia Plus
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15:28, todayAuthor: Asuia-Plus As the armed conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, the Embassy of Tajikistan in Tehran has issued official guidance for Tajik nationals seeking to leave the Islamic Republic. In a statement released...