Legislating Fashion In Central Asia

Podcast: Majlis - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty by Rferl.org

Aug 4, 202400:37:18Business

In late June, Tajikistan passed a law on "alien clothing" that bans certain types of Islamic attire, particularly from Arab countries, and some types of Western clothing. Wardrobe violators run the risk of stiff financia...

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