Tajikistan Launches Hotline To Combat Rising Domestic Violence

Tajikistan has launched a new hotline to assist victims of domestic violence. This shows an important effort to protect women and families. The Committee on Women and Family Affairs runs the hotline, which has been operational for over two months. People can call for free legal advice and psychological support if they experience abuse, housing [...]

Tortured And Killed: Rahmonov’s Tragic Return

Saidazam Rahmonov, a Muslim who lived quietly in Germany, was detained at Tajikistan’s Dushanbe airport in early October for having a beard and religious videos on his phone. He was accused of being a religious extremist planning a terrorist attack, though his family says he was innocent. After a week in custody, Rahmonov’s family received [...]

Tajikistan Women’s Silent Tragedy

In rural Tajikistan, the lives of many young women are marked by deep struggles that often go unseen. During the first half of this year, 102 women and girls took their lives in Tajikistan, Bunafsha Fayziddinzoda, the head of the country’s Committee on Women and Family Affairs, told. Experts say poverty, domestic abuse, and child [...]

Melting Glaciers Threaten Water In Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s glaciers are melting quickly due to climate change, putting the country’s water supply at serious risk. The country is warming twice as fast as the global average, and more than 1,000 of its 14,000 glaciers have already disappeared. Many remaining glaciers could shrink by over half by 2050. This is a big problem because [...]

Domestic Violence Rising In Tajikistan

Domestic violence in Tajikistan is rising. In the first six months of 2025, officials reported 2,121 cases, 277 more than in the same period in 2024. Most incidents involved women (1,763 cases), an increase of 256. Men experienced 251 cases, which is actually fewer than before. Sadly, 102 women and 30 underage girls died by [...]

Tajikistan Adopts Satellites To Fight Drought And Protect Farming

Tajikistan will be saving $4–6 million annually by implementing a new system based on satellites to track droughts and better manage water. The project began in Uzbekistan in 2025 and will arrive in Tajikistan in 2027. Agriculture is of significant importance in Tajikistan; agriculture constitutes 22% of the country's economy, and most individuals rely on [...]

Severe Repression Of Pamiris In Tajikistan

Pamiri Indigenous Peoples in Tajikistan face severe and growing repression. Since peaceful protests in Gorno-Badakhshan (GBAO) in 2021 and 2022, the government has killed around 40 Pamiris, detained over 200 activists, and shut down internet access for more than 100 days. At least four Pamiri activists died in prison in 2025 due to a lack [...]

Media Freedom In Uzbekistan

Media freedom in Uzbekistan saw a brief period of expansion early in Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s presidency, raising hopes for greater press independence. However, this was followed by a swift regression, marked by crackdowns on critical journalists and bloggers. Increasing censorship and harassment have limited independent reporting, undermining public accountability. The regime has shown intolerance toward dissenting [...]

Media Crackdown In Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has intensified its crackdown on media, arresting several journalists, including staff from the independent Meydan TV, which has been targeted for its critical reporting. These arrests, including charges of smuggling foreign currency, are widely seen as retaliation for the journalists' work on human rights and government corruption. International organizations like Reporters Without Borders and [...]

God Is At Work in Uzbekistan!

Uzbekistan is a former Soviet Socialist Republic that is oscillating between Sunni Islam and secularism. The government is understandably weary of Islamicists, so it clamps down on any religious activities. Unfortunately, that includes the emerging infant Church. Government restrictions are very real to people in Uzbekistan who call Christ Lord. For that reason, and because [...]

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