Tajikistan
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Economy & Development
China Resumes Tajikistan Highway Project After New Security Guarantees
DID Press: China has resumed construction of a strategic highway project in Tajikistan near the Afghan border after several months of suspension, following new security guarantees provided by the Tajik government. The project involves the construction of a 109-kilometer section…
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Government
UN Declares 2027–2036 ‘International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations’
DID Press: UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating 2027–2036 as the “International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations,” following an initiative introduced by Emomali Rahmon. The resolution, proposed by Tajikistan and adopted by the UN General Assembly,…
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Afghanistan
CSTO Says Afghanistan-Linked Security Threats Remain Top Concern in Central Asia
DID Press: The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has stated that threats originating from armed groups in northern border areas of Afghanistan remain the primary security challenge in Central Asia. Victor Vasiliev, chairman of the CSTO Permanent Council, said during…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Reject Claims of Foreign Armed Groups Operating in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has rejected recent allegations by Pakistani and Tajik officials regarding the presence of armed groups in Afghanistan, insisting that no foreign militant organizations are operating in the country. Speaking to media outlets, Mujahid said…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, Tajikistan Raise Concerns Over 25 Militant Groups in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistani and Tajik officials have expressed concern over the security situation in Afghanistan, citing the presence of militant training camps and narcotics production as major threats to regional stability. The concerns were raised during a meeting between Mohsin…
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Afghanistan
SCO Moves Toward Reviving Afghanistan Contact Group
DID Press: Shanghai Cooperation Organization is considering steps to resume the activities of its Afghanistan Contact Group, a mechanism that has remained largely inactive in recent years. Speaking to a Russian media outlet on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg…
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Afghanistan
Tajikistan Deports 250 Afghan Migrant Families Over ‘Legal Violations’
DID Press: Tajikistan has deported 250 Afghan migrant families over alleged legal violations, including the use of forged documents and involvement in illegal activities, according to the country’s State Committee for National Security. Tajik security officials said some of those…
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Afghanistan
Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants Reported in Tajikistan
DID Press: Media reports from Tajikistan say that between 200 and 250 Afghan migrants have been expelled from their homes in the Sughd region and transferred to an undisclosed location following the arrest of an Afghan national accused of killing…
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Afghanistan
Tajikistan to Host CAFA U-20 Championship
DID Press: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Under-20 Championship is set to begin in Tajikistan in six days, bringing together youth national teams from across the region. According to organizers, the tournament aims to promote grassroots football development and identify…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Hosts Intl Kurash Championship for the First Time
DID Press: The capital city Kabul will host an international Kurash wrestling tournament for the first time in Afghanistan’s sporting history, bringing together athletes from several countries alongside 100 domestic competitors. The event will feature participants from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,…
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