In a coordinated effort, US authorities apprehended eight men allegedly linked to ISIS in New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles over the weekend. Sources indicate these men hail from the Central Asian country of Tajikistan. Despite clean records during border checks, they were under FBI scrutiny, leading to their arrest by Immigration and Cu...
Predominantly Muslim Tajikistan is poised to outlaw the hijab. The move comes after years of unofficial restrictions which have forced many women to choose between their careers and their faith. Draft amendments to the law on “traditions and celebrations” have been adopted by the parliament to ban the Islamic attire. They target clothing deeme...
Hissar, Tajikistan — AFP In the hills outside the Tajik capital Dushanbe, shepherd Bakhtior Sharipov was watching over his flock of giant Hissar sheep. The breed, prized for profitability and an ability to adapt to climate change, garners celebrity status in the Central Asian country, which is beset by a shortage of both meat and [&helli...
Dushanbe, Tajikistan – AFP At least 21 people have died following torrential rains in Tajikistan, authorities said Wednesday, the latest natural disaster to hit the mountainous Central Asian country. The deaths were reported in three towns near the capital Dushanbe, after heavy rains on Sunday and Monday triggered flooding, landslides an...
