Gender-Based Violence And Barriers To Justice In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence in Tajikistan remains a serious and ongoing human rights problem. A recent report by the International Commission of Jurists explains that many women do not receive proper protection or justice. Although some laws and national strategies exist, they are not fully enforced in practice. Domestic violence is not treated as a separate crime, [...]

China Cuts Aid But Remains Top Donor To Tajikistan

In 2025, the humanitarian assistance to Tajikistan dropped significantly, and China cut back its assistance, although it continued to be the leading donor. China provided less than $22 million, which was a significant drop from $42.9 million in the previous year. Despite this drastic reduction, China continued to account for 35 percent of all the [...]

Suicide Cases Rise Sharply In Tajikistan

Tajikistan reported 364 cases of suicide and attempted suicide in 2025, which is 48 more than in 2024, according to the Committee on Women and Family Affairs. Of these, 254 were completed suicides, and 110 were attempts. Most cases involved women and underage girls, including 49 minors, showing a worrying rise compared to the previous [...]

Drug Smuggling Persists Along Tajik-Afghan Border

Officials say drug traffickers are still using the long border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, showing how hard it is to stop smuggling in the region. Afghan spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said drugs are still moving into Tajikistan, even though counter-drug actions are ongoing. Tajik border guards reported a clash with armed smugglers, during which three suspects [...]

Deadly Clash On Tajik-Afghan Border

Four armed men who crossed from Afghanistan into Tajikistan were killed during a clash with Tajik border guards, according to Tajikistan’s National Security Committee. The incident happened overnight near a village close to Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province and was the second violent event on the border since November’2025. Tajik officials said the men ignored orders to [...]

Tajikistan Faces Severe Land And Climate Crisis

Tajikistan is one of the countries most at risk from land degradation, which means the land is losing its ability to grow food. Nearly 70 percent of its farmland is damaged by erosion, salty soil, and poor water management. This is very serious because only 5 percent of the country can be used for farming, [...]

Barriers To Justice For Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Tajikistan is still a serious problem, even though the government has adopted some laws and policies. Many survivors, especially women, find it hard to get justice and protection because the law does not treat domestic violence as a crime on its own, and marital rape is not clearly recognized. Survivors often [...]

Key Challenges Facing Tajikistan

Tajikistan faces several important challenges that could slow its future development. The country relies strongly on remittances from citizens working abroad; therefore, a change in global conditions increases vulnerability. As remittances comprised nearly half of the nation's GDP in 2024, any decline will have an immediate impact on household incomes and reduce national economic growth. [...]

Education Problems In Sughd, Northern Tajikistan

The education sector in Sughd, Tajikistan, is facing many serious problems that need quick attention. During his visit, President Emomali Rahmon said that many schools in the region are in poor and unsafe condition. He explained that 54 school buildings are dangerous to use, and 32 others need major repairs before students can study there [...]

A Deadly Return To Tajikistan

Tajikistan has a serious problem with human rights violations, especially under President Emomali Rahmon, who has ruled for more than 30 years. The government does not allow fair elections, silences critics, and limits basic freedoms. People who speak against the authorities often face arrest, unfair trials, and long prison sentences. Torture in Tajik prisons is [...]

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