Pamir Highway upgrade
A 100km stretch of the only road between Dushanbe and China is being renovated, but detail is lacking on how it will adhere to China’s ‘green development guidelines’: https://www.thethirdpole.net/en/regional-cooperation/pamir-highway-upgrade-tajikistan-test-green-bri-guidelines/
Again deadly fight in the Pamirs
Officials insist only armed men have been killed, but chatter on social media describes at least some of the fatalities as civilians. More information: https://pamirdaily.com/call-to-the-international-community-for-an-urgent-action-to-prevent-another-violent-clash-in-gbao-tajikistan/ https://www.theguardian.com https://eurasianet.org https://www.eeas.europa.eu https://wechange.de
UN experts sound alarm about tensions in GBAO
UN experts today expressed serious concerns over rising tensions in eastern Tajikistan, calling on the authorities to ensure the protection of Pamiri minority and respect for human rights in the autonomous region. Read more: https://www.ohchr.org
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.
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
14-th International Culture and Tourism Festival “Roof of the World”
The 14-th International Culture and Tourism Festival the “Roof of the World” will be celebrated virtually ONLINE from 9th of August to 29th of August 2021. More information: http://pamirtours.tj/
Welcome to the redesigned website pamirs.org!
The new team would like to thank Robert Middleton for developing and maintaining this site over many years. Now we, the PamirLink Association, will continue this task in his spirit.
With the Ismailis (Wiener Zeitung)
Article in the Wiener Zeitung (German): In the Pamir mountains of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, a liberal liberal Islam has taken root. The fruits are still ripening today, but many of them are worm-eaten. Wiener Zeitung 2020 11 28