Petition: Demanding human rights and justice in GBAO Tajikistan
"United Nations: Calling for human rights in GBAO Tajikistan" Statement on behalf of residents, migrants, and supporters of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO). Read more here.
The diehards of the Bartang valley
Isolated in a valley in south-eastern Tajikistan, the inhabitants of the Bartang Valley are determined not to leave their land. The conditions there are nevertheless Dantean, with landslides, floods and earthquakes. Suzy Blondin, a geographer at the University of Neuchâtel, spent time on the spot to understand the situation. Read more (in French): https://novastan.org
Tajikistan introduces unilateral visa-free regime for citizens of 52 countries
Tajikistan introduces unilateral visa-free regime for citizens of 52 countries | Tajikistan News ASIA-Plus Starting from January 1, 2022 the Government of Tajikistan shall introduce a unilateral visa-free regime for the citizens of 52 countries of the world to enter the republic. The duration of stay of such persons on the territory of Tajikistan by the resolution adopted by the government is set at 30 days. Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs and the State Committee of National Security were instructed to monitor the implementation of the decree. The Ministry of Foreign
Unexpected removal of Yodgor Fayzov from the post of chairman of GBAO
The sudden, unexpected for everyone and without explanation, the removal of Yodgor Fayzov from the post of chairman of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) caused an ambiguous reaction in society. Two days after Fayzov was dismissed from office, the authorities did not explain the reason why he was fired. The decree of the President of Tajikistan dated November 5 does not say anything about this. Although earlier, in similar decrees, the reason for the dismissal of most officials, including those who received "scolding" at government meetings, indicated "transfer to