Led by authoritarian head of state since the 1990s, a regime change for the people in Tajikistan might take a while. In any case, changes and growth often take too…
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Kenes Rakishev and Monnet Group to build a new plant in Kazakhstan
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenKenes Rakishev, former special envoy of the Kazakh government and current chairman of Fincraft Resources signed a memorandum of understanding, as well as a shareholder agreement with the Indian holding…
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Ministers yet to finalise Covid testing plans for travellers from China
Officials confirm new policy for England will begin on Thursday but say they are still working on final details. Ministers are yet to set out details of a Covid testing…
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ASEAN-EU Trade Deal is Still a Distant Dream
by Kit Westby Kit WestPushing ahead with a free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and the European Union had topped the agenda at their recent “historic summit” in Brussels, but old chestnuts ensured that…
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Britain, Taiwan face many challenges as likeminded partners: British minister
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansBritain and Taiwan have much in common and face many challenges as likeminded partners, a British minister told Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday in Taipei, the latest Western official…
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Tajikistan regime’s crimes against humanity
New York, Brussels (21/12 – 60). Tajikistan regime’s crimes committed against humanity breeds an atmosphere of fear and oppression amomgst the Pamiri community was the verdict of a United Nations…
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Tajikistan: Authorities go back on their word in deal with GBAO residents
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossAfter subjecting the population of the Pamirs to a punitive weeks-long internet blackout, authorities in Tajikistan have produced their own account of recent unrest in the region to cast pro-autonomy…
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Tajikistan: Crisis-gripped government opts to pick deadly fight in the Pamirs
The security crackdown that the Pamiris of east Tajikistan have nervously been expecting for months finally arrived this week, claiming at least 10 lives already. Many expect the toll to grow by…