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17:35, october 11, 2011

Central Asian ombudsmen to meet in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 11, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A meeting of ombudsmen from Central Asia’s countries is taking place in Dushanbe from October 12 to October 13.

11:25, october 11, 2011

First 185 Tajik Hajj pilgrims fly to Jeddah today

This year, Tajik authorities have introduced special clothing marked with the national flag for Tajik Hajj pilgrims.

09:34, october 11, 2011

Regional official charged with Hajj bribery

DUSHANBE, October 11, 2011, Asia-Plus -- An official from Khatlon province responsible for religious affairs has been charged with corruption after allegedly soliciting bribes from Muslims who want

09:28, october 11, 2011

Tajikistan urged to resolve the death penalty abolition issue until March 2012

DUSHANBE, October 11, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The European and World Day against the Death Penalty was marked on October 10, 2011.

17:36, october 10, 2011

Need to study impact of climate change in Tajikistan – experts

DUSHANBE, October 10, 2011, Asia-Plus -- A group of internationally renowned climate change experts has confirmed the need to better understand the impacts of climate change in Tajikistan, one of

17:28, october 10, 2011

OSCE media freedom representative calls for release of Tajik journalist

DUSHANBE, October 10, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, on October 10 condemned the prosecution’s request for a 16-year prison term for

17:15, october 10, 2011

21.5 tons of spoiled kiwi-fruit destroyed in Dushanbe

DUSHANBE, October 10, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik customs officers have destroyed a large amount of spoiled kiwi-fruit in Dushanbe.

16:56, october 10, 2011

First group of Tajik Hajj pilgrims to fly to Jeddah tomorrow

DUSHANBE, October 10, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Tajikistan numbering 185 people will fly to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia tomorrow, at 9:30 am.

11:08, october 10, 2011

Problems of torture victims’ access to legal support discussed in Khujand

KHUJAND, October 10, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Issues related to access of lawyers to their clients and torture victims to legal support were disused at a roundtable that took place in Khujand, the

16:21, october 8, 2011

Kulob authorities relocate people from dangerous flood zone

DUSHANBE, October 8, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Officials in southern Tajikistan have begun demolishing some 250 houses because they are in a dangerous flood zone, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reports.

16:14, october 8, 2011

Vaccination certificates required for all pilgrims going to Mecca

DUSHANBE, October 8, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajik Muslims who are going to perform Hajj this year are currently undergoing medical examination and vaccination against seasonal flu and other

11:43, october 7, 2011

Every month, 10-15 Afghan families arrive in Tajikistan to seek asylum

DUSHANBE, October 7, 2011, Asia-Plus -- UNHCR Office highly appraises efforts taken by the Tajik government to protect refugees rights, Mr.

09:52, october 6, 2011

Radio Asia-Plus to broadcast programs to the whole Tajikistan

Radio Asia-Plus has got a license to broadcast its programs to the whole republic and an Internet broadcast license.

15:48, october 5, 2011

More than 100 prisoners suffering from TB released under the 2011 amnesty

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2011, 2011, Asia-Plus -- More than 100 prisoners suffering from tuberculosis who have completed the treatment but need to pass a regular medical check-up, have been granted

14:40, october 5, 2011

Azizah editor meets IRP female activists

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Ms.

11:22, october 5, 2011

UNHCR Regional Representative/Regional Coordinator visits Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

09:34, october 5, 2011

Editor of magazine for Muslim American women meets Tajik journalists

DUSHANBE, October 5, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Ms.

15:19, october 4, 2011

WIPO to help Tajikistan develop intellectual property services

DUSHANBE, October 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Mr.

13:52, october 4, 2011

U.S. embassy helps Dushanbe orphanage

DUSHANBE, October 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The U.S.

11:57, october 4, 2011

President calls on Tajik nationals to use native language correctly

The president has asked fellow-countrymen to do all in their power to promote further development of the Tajik language.

10:47, october 4, 2011

Tajikistan marks State Language Day on October 5

DUSHANBE, October 4, 2011, Asia-Plus -- Tajikistan will celebrate State Language Day tomorrow, October 5.

10:13, october 4, 2011

IOM launches project for improving Chinese labor migrants’ access to health services in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 4, 2011, Asia-Plus – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Tajikistan last month launched a new project, Improving Chinese Labor Migrants’ Access to Health Services

09:26, october 4, 2011

Tajikistan's Hajj dress code

DUSHANBE, October 4, 2011, Asia-Plus – An item titled “Tajikistan’s Hajj Dress Code” posted on Radio Liberty’s website on October 3 notes that it seems Tajik pilgrims will stand out from the crowd

13:34, october 3, 2011

A center offering language training and medical services opens in Kulob

KULOB, October 3, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The center offering language training and medical services officially opened in Kulob on October 2.

11:48, october 3, 2011

Live broadcast of human rights report by Tajik delegation in Geneva organized

DUSHANBE, October 3, 2011, Asia-Plus -- This year, Tajikistan undergoes examination under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (HRC) for the

11:25, october 3, 2011

Trial of Nouri Zindagi correspondent adjourned

KHUJAND, October 3, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The trial of Mahmadyusuf Ismoilov, a regional reporter for the Dushanbe-based independent weekly Nouri Zindagi , was adjourned today.

09:39, october 3, 2011

Arbitrator from Sughd faces authorities misuse charges

KHUJAND, October 3, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The trial of Ms.

15:09, october 1, 2011

UN SG urges governments to provide more opportunities for older people

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his message on the International Day of Older Persons, October 1, 2011 called on governments and communities everywhere

13:10, october 1, 2011

New Somon Air Boeing 737 delivers $172,000 in medical supplies to Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, October 1, 2011, Asia-Plus -- The U.S.

09:53, september 30, 2011

DRC Tajikistan hosts roundtable on the rights of refugees and asylum seekers

DUSHANBE, September 30, 2011, Asia-Plus -- On Thursday September 29, a roundtable discussion on the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe.