Russia’s lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 is compounding the economic crisis in Tajikistan, where remittances from migrant workers make up 30 percent of gross domestic product.
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Tajikistan declares first coronavirus cases
Tajikistan registered its first coronavirus cases on Thursday, one of the last countries in the world to
confirm it had been affected by the pandemic.
Tajik leader's son given senate role hinting at succession plan
The son of Tajikistan's long-serving President Emomali Rakhmon was elected to the constitutionally important senate chair position on Friday, possibly indicating hereditary succession plans in the Central Asian state.
Thousands of Tajiks head to Friday prayers before ban
Thousands of people packed into mosques in Tajikistan on Friday to attend Islamic prayers before a ban on
religious gatherings comes into effect to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Tajikistan's Roghun dam inches forward, but money is scarce
Tajikistan has brought the delayed second generating unit at its giant Roghun hydropower plant project online, but mystery persists as to where Dushanbe is going to find the money to continue works.
Tajikistan foreign minister snubs Saudis for a trip to Iran
Tajikistan’s foreign minister snubbed the Organization for Islamic Cooperation summit, sending his deputy in his place. Instead, Sirodjidin Muhriddin preferred to pay a visit to the sworn enemy of Saudi Arabia—Iran.
Google access eased during Tusk Tajikistan visit
Tajikistan appeared to unblock several popular websites and Google services during European Council President Donald Tusk's visit to the country as part of a regional tour Thursday.