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Pilgrims Urged to Consider Charity at Home
Tajik president Imomali Rahmon has urged Muslims to economise by refraining from going on the annual pilgrimage, especially if they have already been to Mecca.
20 Jul 09
Iraqis Relieved at American Exit
City dwellers recall experiences of retreating US military with bitterness and, occasionally, admiration.
17 Jul 09
Rights Groups' Qualified Backing for Honour Crimes Move
Decree removes protection for family murders but is not enough for some.
17 Jul 09
Addressing Torture in Tajikistan
Disputes mainly centre on whether violence against detainees is a rare aberration or an accepted method of extracting confessions.
15 Jul 09
Candidate Duelling Fails to Take Off
IWPR editor Aida Kasymalieva reviews the election news of the last week, and describes how a scheduled series of radio and TV debates have failed to materialise.
15 Jul 09
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