IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Many live in overcrowded refugee camps, but some have turned their makeshift homes into a prosperous town.
Residents complain of dreadful conditions, but worry redevelopment plan will leave them homeless.
Analysts say poverty and a culture of dependence on government prompts many parents to place their children in state-run homes.
As the twice-yearly conscription year draws to an end, some are casting doubt on the military’s claims that it was a resounding success.
Villagers in parts of southern Tajikistan are living as refugees in tent camps following heavy rains which produced devastating floods and mudslides.