Tajikistan
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has expressed its readiness to help Tajikistan in the situation following the offensive of the Taliban (banned in Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries) in northern Afghanistan. Experts believe that Moscow, a key member of the CSTO, will not ask for anything in return, as it itself is interested in stability on the Tajik-Afghan border (more…)
According to the experts, without high-quality demographic policy and its diligent implementation, population growth in Central Asian countries will be accompanied by a high burden on economies and increased poverty in these countries. (more…)
In addition to the problems of ensuring security on the territories bordering with Afghanistan, the Central Asian countries will still have to deal with the issues of receiving refugees from Afghanistan. (more…)
In Tajikistan, most cases of sexual violence against children are committed by people in close relationships. Experts say that parents should talk to their children about sexual safety and teach the child to say “no”. (more…)
Since early June 2021, weather forecasters in all Central Asian states report abnormal heat. According to experts, the average air temperature in the region will be increasing every year. (more…)
An expert from Afghanistan noted that the Taliban do not enjoy wide support among the Afghan population, and the legitimization of terrorists by big players only complicates the process of achieving peace and development in Afghanistan.
Every year the water shortage will be felt more and more acutely. “First of all, this is due to irrational use of water in all five states of the region,” the experts emphasized at the CABAR.asia expert meeting dedicated to discussing this issue.
In Tajikistan, licenses of two large banks of the country – «Agroinvestbank» and «Tojiksodirotbank» – have been revoked. The National Bank of Tajikistan stated that these banks are the reason for the loss of public confidence in the banking system. However, experts believe that depositors do not trust banks because of the poor return procedure, which does not serve the interests of individuals.
Tajikistan has begun reforming its penitentiary system, which will last until 2030. The Tajik Ministry of Justice hopes that with the help of implemented international standards, it will be possible to relieve closed institutions and build modern and equipped prisons. The government also plans to reduce the number of repeat offenders among former prisoners, prevent the spread of radicalism and extremism in prisons and improve the effectiveness of prison staff. (more…)