35 people gathered yesterday in front of the Supreme Court in Dushanbe to protest against “unfair court rulings and corrupt judiciary” in the country. Protestors held placards with the names of “corrupt judges” and demanded …

Islamic Revival Party has managed to overcome internal disputes and is preparing for tougher political struggle. IRPT’s chairman Muhiddin Kabiri outlined new party strategy.
Addressing a meeting of party activists on January 16, Mr. Kabiri spoke …

China and Tajikistan signed several agreements to strengthen economic cooperation as Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonov pays a weeklong official visit to China.
President Rakhmonov visited China before and frequently met with the country’s leaders on the …

Presidium of the Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) dismissed Chairman Masud Sobirov on December 24 and appointed his deputy Saidjafar Ismonov as acting head.
Speaking to journalists yesterday, Mr. Ismonov said Masud Sobirov was dismissed because …

Editor’s Note: What follows is part of a cross-blog survey that explores what Central Eurasia might look like fifteen years from now.
In his most recent post, Vadim predicts a bright future for Tajikistan 15 years …

The Ayni-Penjikent road along the Zerafshan river is a fantastically scenic route. After another three to four hour drive, interrupted at some point by a traffic police officer soliciting “choypuli”, we arrived in Penjikent.
The town …

A power shortage in Tajikistan caused blackouts throughout the country. Barki Tojik, the Tajik state electricity provider had warned that the total blackout will last for three days and then the power supply will remain …

Zerafshan valley is one of the most picturesque places in Tajikistan. And one of the most isolated too. Centuries ago, the valley was the centre of Sogdiana (Sughdiyon), a wealthy and developed state on the …

After completing a 15-day jail sentence for holding unauthorized rally in Dushanbe, four activists of the opposition Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) say Tajik authorities misunderstood them.
In his first appearance since the release from jail …

A small opposition rally in front of the Justice Ministry in Dushanbe, two days prior to the presidential vote went almost unnoticed. In a post on the Russian section of the blog, I shared thoughts …