Tajikistan's Descent Into Despotism

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

Feb 23, 202500:50:49Business

Tajikistan has been acknowledged by Freedom House as one of the worst human rights violators for years, but 2025 has seen Tajik authorities take repression to new levels. Eight former government officials and political o...

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