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Uzbekistan's Saida Mirziyoeva Gains New Powers, Fueling Succession Questions (opens the original)
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When Saida Mirziyoeva entered Uzbekistan's government in 2019, she was largely unknown and had no previous political experience. Seven years later, the eldest daughter of President Shavkat Mirziyoev has become one of the most powerful people in the country and a figure increasingly discussed as a possible successor to her father. A law signed by Mirziyoev on August 14 has given that speculation a new dimension by formally expanding the powers of the Presidential Administration, which Mirziyoeva,
Five Years After Taliban Takeover, Young Afghans Learn To Live Under Its Repressive Rule (opens the original)
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Before the Taliban stormed to power in Afghanistan in 2021, Ahmad Dawood dreamed of expanding his small tailoring business, getting married, and buying a car. But five years after the militant Islamist group’s takeover, Dawood works on his family’s farm outside the capital, Kabul, growing fruit and vegetables. He sews dresses in secret for the few female customers who make orders. “I had hoped to study fashion design at a university. I had a plan to import fabric from Turkey, create my own desig
For Central Asian Migrants, Russia's School Rules Are Splitting Families (opens the original)
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When Rahmat leaves for Russia in August, he will take more than his luggage with him. The worker from Tajikistan will also bring his two children -- aged 7 and 9 -- who have spent the past few months preparing for the new school year in Russia. "My wife hired a teacher from our village to tutor our children, and the kids have also been watching Russian TV to improve their language skills before the move," said Rahmat, who did not provide his full name. To enroll in a Russian school, Rahmat's chi
Tajikistan Expands Crackdown On Head Scarves, Beards In New Push For 'National Culture' (opens the original)
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Every week, Murod opens WhatsApp, takes a selfie showing his clean-shaven face, and sends it to the police. The 38-year-old market trader, who is Muslim and from the southern Tajik city of Bokhtar, says he has done so since spending three days in custody after police officers detained him over his beard. "They ordered me to send them a picture every week showing that I have shaved my beard," said Murod, whose name has been changed for security reasons. He says authorities accused him of violatin
Is Political Opposition Still Possible In Central Asia? (opens the original)
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Elections are still held across Central Asia. Political parties remain on the ballot. Presidents continue to claim democratic mandates. But in much of the region, genuine political competition has become increasingly rare. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has ruled the country since 1992, making him one of the world's longest-serving leaders. In Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhammedov succeeded his father, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, as president in 2022, while the former leader continues to hold s
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