Nargis Hamrabaeva

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Authorities denounce opposition group and take down websites after internet appeal for street demos.

9 Oct 14

Recent clash shows how niggling resentments can suddenly explode.

21 May 13

No self-respecting nation can allow someone else to guard its borders, whatever ambitions Moscow might have, analysts say.

2 Sep 11

Attack by armed militia leaves 25 government soldiers dead, raises questions about stability and foreign Islamist presence.

4 Oct 10

Thousands of drivers stand to lose jobs as Dushanbe authorities ban “unsafe” vehicles.

30 Apr 10

Arrival of modern toll plazas on major highway disrupts pace of life and cost of living, locals say.

30 Apr 10

Five political parties instead of three now hold seats in parliament, but only one of them really counts.

7 Mar 10

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