Tajikistan

Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It’s known for rugged mountains, popular for hiking and climbing. The Fann Mountains, near the national capital Dushanbe, have snow-capped peaks that rise over 5,000 meters. The range encompasses the Iskanderkulsky Nature Refuge, a notable bird habitat named for Iskanderkul, a turquoise lake formed by glaciers. 

Horsewoman breaks into male-dominated ‘goat pulling’ sport in Tajikistan

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South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “Horsewoman breaks into male-dominated ‘goat pulling’ sport in Tajikistan” – below is their description. Buzkashi is a male-dominated sport in central Asia, where riders try to snatch a goat carcass from one another and drop it into a goal, called a kazan. Malika Rajabova is believed … Read more Horsewoman breaks into male-dominated ‘goat pulling’ sport in Tajikistan

Horsewoman breaks into male-dominated ‘goat pulling’ sport in Tajikistan

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South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “Horsewoman breaks into male-dominated ‘goat pulling’ sport in Tajikistan” – below is their description. Buzkashi is a male-dominated sport in central Asia, where riders try to snatch a goat carcass from one another and drop it into a goal, called a kazan. Malika Rajabova is believed … Read more Horsewoman breaks into male-dominated ‘goat pulling’ sport in Tajikistan

Efforts to end Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan dispute with Russia as mediator

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Efforts to end Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan dispute with Russia as mediator” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed to use Soviet-era maps to end a decades-long border dispute. At least fifty people were killed during fighting last month. A ceasefire brokered by Russia is now in … Read more Efforts to end Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan dispute with Russia as mediator

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict leaves disastrous trails

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict leaves disastrous trails” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan’s president is promising compensation for families whose homes were destroyed in fighting along its disputed border with Tajikistan. More than 50 people were killed and 60,000 forced to leave. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford went to Ak—Sai … Read more Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan conflict leaves disastrous trails

Displaced Kyrgyz residents start returning home amid ceasefire

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Displaced Kyrgyz residents start returning home amid ceasefire” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan’s leader is calling for a ceasefire with Tajikistan announced on Saturday to be respected as displaced people have begun to return home. A violent dispute over a reservoir that both countries claim as … Read more Displaced Kyrgyz residents start returning home amid ceasefire

Will Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan go to a full-scale war? | Inside Story

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Will Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan go to a full-scale war? | Inside Story” – below is their description. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have been in dispute over land and water resources for more than three decades. But that’s recently escalated into the heaviest fighting in years. At least 40 … Read more Will Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan go to a full-scale war? | Inside Story

Kyrgyzstan says 31 killed in clashes at Tajikistan border

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan says 31 killed in clashes at Tajikistan border” – below is their description. A ceasefire appears to be holding between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, after the heaviest fighting between the two countries in decades. On Thursday, dozens of people were killed and more than 150 injured at … Read more Kyrgyzstan says 31 killed in clashes at Tajikistan border

Dozens killed in fighting along Tajik-Kyrgyzstan border

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Dozens killed in fighting along Tajik-Kyrgyzstan border” – below is their description. Dozens of people were killed in fighting along the disputed border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, over a reservoir and pump on the Isfara River that is claimed by both sides. Villagers and border guards reached a … Read more Dozens killed in fighting along Tajik-Kyrgyzstan border

India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Chief Executives Board – India – Israel – Palestine – Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan – South Sudan – Sudan – … Read more India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan try to end cross-border clashes

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan try to end cross-border clashes” – below is their description. A cease-fire on the border between #Kyrgyzstan and #Tajikistan largely held Friday following a day of intense #fighting between the two ex-Soviet Central Asian neighbors that killed about 40 people and wounded about 175. … Read more Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan try to end cross-border clashes

Assignment Asia: Saving those left behind

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “Assignment Asia: Saving those left behind” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video When bike-sharing companies like oBike and Mobike went bust, they left behind tens of thousands of bikes in countries that they exited. Many of these bikes ended up in bicycle graveyards. But one entrepreneur from … Read more Assignment Asia: Saving those left behind

Assignment Asia: Women rising up

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CGTN published this video item, entitled “Assignment Asia: Women rising up” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video In Tajikistan, economic hardship drives millions of men abroad in search of jobs, leaving the women behind. It has resulted in a cultural shift in this conservative, patriarchal society. More women are empowering themselves to work … Read more Assignment Asia: Women rising up

Russia Eurovision entrant Manizha Sangin abused for LGBT stance – BBC News

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “Russia Eurovision entrant Manizha Sangin abused for LGBT stance – BBC News” – below is their description. Russia’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, Manizha Sangin, has spoken of the hatred she’s received after voicing support for the LGBT community, women’s rights and migrants. The Tajikistan-born singer … Read more Russia Eurovision entrant Manizha Sangin abused for LGBT stance – BBC News

Uzbekistan farmers slam mass agricultural reforms

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Uzbekistan farmers slam mass agricultural reforms” – below is their description. Uzbekistan’s farmers say they are the victims of mass agricultural reforms – complaining that private firms are pushing them to financial ruin. Agribusinesses are monopolising everything from seed to fuel prices and turned farmers into employees. … Read more Uzbekistan farmers slam mass agricultural reforms

Uzbekistan and the PRIVATISATION of cotton cultivation – VisualPolitik EN

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VisualPolitik EN published this video item, entitled “Uzbekistan and the PRIVATISATION of cotton cultivation – VisualPolitik EN” – below is their description. Check out our new channel: “Visual Academy” ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC00VXLPfLevjlZUhb3XkDhQ Uzbekistan is one of the most brutal and corrupt dictatorships in the world. Like other Central Asian countries, the economy of this place is … Read more Uzbekistan and the PRIVATISATION of cotton cultivation – VisualPolitik EN