Dushanbe wants to boost its defence forces, but people simply don’t want to join up. Maryam is desperately worried about the eldest of her three sons, who has just turned 18. (more…)

Credible reporting is disappearing from the public discourse. Freedom of speech in Tajikistan is in crisis, with the state strengthening its control over the media and independent outlets increasingly unwilling to take any risks with their content. (more…)

Economic troubles and official disapproval takes its toll on a dwindling subculture. People stare when Mahina walks along the streets of Dushanbe. (more…)

Economic troubles and official disapproval takes its toll on a dwindling subculture. People stare when Mahina walks along the streets of Dushanbe. (more…)

Hopes that new legislation will help change culture of impunity. (more…)

Both sides say they can support each other in building new post-conflict realities. (more…)

Tajiks welcome the start of a new year with mass festivities. Navruz , which signals the arrival of spring, is marked in Tajikistan with three days of games, celebrations and traditional food.  (more…)

Kyrgystan’s membership of a Moscow-led trading bloc has softened the blow for its citizens, but Uzbeks and Tajiks are clearly suffering. (more…)