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11:32, march 20, 2020

Somon Air will operate flight to Moscow today to bring back Tajik passengers stuck there

Despite the closure of Dushanbe airport, Tajikistan’s privately-owned air carrier Somon Air will operate a special flight to Moscow today to bring back Tajik passengers stuck there.

10:20, march 20, 2020

Tajikistan closes all its airports due to coronavirus concerns

Tajikistan has closed all its airports due to coronavirus concerns. All airlines have been notified that Tajik airport will not accept flights.

09:53, march 20, 2020

WHO recommends suspending large events in Tajikistan due to coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) Office in Tajikistan recommends that the country’s government refrain from holding large events.

10:12, march 19, 2020

Tajik ambassador asks Russian authorities not to punish migrants for violation of rules of staying

Tajik Ambassador to Russia Imomuddin Sattorov has asked the Russian authorities to give migrants legal opportunity to stay in Russia without breaking the law.

11:44, march 18, 2020

Swiss Government, UNICEF support Tajikistan in preventing spread of the COVID-19 virus

As part of joint efforts to strengthen the national capacity of Tajikistan in preparedness and response to the potential spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-2019), the Swiss Agency for

09:03, march 18, 2020

Preparations for Navrouz festival in full swing in Khujand

Preparations for Navrouz festival are in full swing in Khujand, which will host the main Navrouz celebrations this year.

17:53, march 17, 2020

Report meeting by scholars of JDS master’s courses held in Dushanbe

A report meeting by JDS 9th batch master’s scholars of JDS (Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship) supported by the government of Japan, who came back from Japan in summer 2019,

14:50, march 17, 2020

Uzbekistan allows Tajiks stranded on the Kazakh-Uzbek border to cross the border

Uzbekistan has reportedly allowed Tajiks stranded on the Kazakh-Uzbek border to cross the border and get home. Meanwhile, Tajik foreign ministry asks citizens to refrain from unnecessary trips.

11:25, march 17, 2020

Dozens of Tajiks stranded on Kazakh-Uzbek border amid coronavirus Fears

Dozens of Tajiks, including many women and children, are stranded on the Kazakh-Uzbek border as countries close their borders in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

17:03, march 16, 2020

ADB provides assistance to combat COVID-19 in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on March 16 said it has allocated a $100,000 grant from the ongoing Maternal and Child Health Integrated Care Project to support the Tajikistan government’s

11:52, march 16, 2020

AKHS provides protective equipment to Tajikistan to prevent the spreading of coronavirus

The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) has sent medical personnel and equipment to the Kulma border crossing point (BCP) on the Tajik-Chinese border for examination of persons proceedings via the Kulma

10:16, march 16, 2020

Aerial communication between Dushanbe and Tashkent suspended amid coronavirus fears

Aerial communication between Dushanbe and Tashkent has been suspended due to detection of the novel coronavirus cases in Uzbekistan.

14:15, march 13, 2020

JICA disseminates information on JICA`s activities in 2019 and outlines future interventions and new projects

On March 11, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tajikistan Office held “JICA Press Briefing 2020” at Dushanbe Serena Hotel, by inviting a wide range of journalists and mass

11:06, march 13, 2020

Tajik, Uzbek specialists jointly clear the Big Gissar Canal

Tajik and Uzbek specialists are jointly clearing the Big Gissar Canal of slurry, according to the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.

09:57, march 13, 2020

Russia provides test systems for the diagnosis of coronavirus to CIS nations

Russia has reportedly provided some 800 test systems for the diagnosis of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the CIS member nations, including Tajikistan.

09:10, march 13, 2020

U.S. Government provides protective equipment and assistance funds in response to coronavirus

On Thursday March 12, Acting Country Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tajikistan Ms. Katherine Owens, and World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office Head, Dr.

15:25, march 12, 2020

ADB to provide 200 million USD to support strained supply chains in fight against novel coronavirus

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will make available 200 million U.S.

12:09, march 12, 2020

U.S. Department of State criticizes Tajikistan for restrict access to news websites

The 2019 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released by the U.S.

09:50, march 12, 2020

Best journalists and media outlets awarded on the occasion of the Tajik Press Day

Tajikistan marked the Tajik Press Day yesterday.

16:56, march 11, 2020

Tajikistan suspends issuance of work permits to nationals of coronavirus-affected countries

Tajikistan has temporarily suspended issuance of work permits to nationals of the coronavirus-affected countries, according to the Migration Service Tajikistan.

10:51, march 11, 2020

Tajikistan developing the coronavirus emergency response plan

Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan, the first meeting of a working group for development of the coronavirus emergency

09:11, march 11, 2020

Tajikistan marks the Tajik Press Day today

Tajikistan marks the Tajik Press Day today.

14:48, march 10, 2020

Official opening of Dushanbe Central Mosque postponed again

An official opening of the Dushanbe Central Mosque, which is Central Asia’s largest mosque, has been postponed again, this time amid to the coronavirus fears.

10:20, march 10, 2020

Jailed Tajik human rights lawyer receives Homo Homini Human Rights Award

Jailed Tajik human rights lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov has received the Prague-based People in Need NGO's annual Homo Homini prize at a special ceremony in the Czech capital, according to Radio

09:59, march 10, 2020

The presence of women in Tajik parliament has risen 16 percent over the past 25 years

Over the past 25 years, the presence of women in parliaments of most countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region has risen between 15 and 25 percent, says Equal Future , a newly released

17:22, march 6, 2020

World Bank Group announces up to US$12 billion immediate support for COVID-19 country response

The World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in immediate support for coronavirus county response.

09:23, march 6, 2020

House renovations to improve energy efficiency and food security in Tajikistan

Thanks to the support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), 162 vulnerable households in Faizobod district have benefitted from thermal renovations of their houses.

16:01, march 5, 2020

Freedom House ranks Tajikistan among ‘Not Free’ countries

In its annual report released on March 4, the Washington-based human rights watchdog, Freedom House, ranked Tajikistan among “Not Free” countries.

10:54, march 5, 2020

Tajik authorities announce competition to select heads of groups for Hajj 2020

The Committee on Religious Affairs (CRA) under the Government of Tajikistan has announced a competition to select heads of groups for Hajj 2020.

09:34, march 5, 2020

The Health Ministry appeals for calm

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has called on the population not to panic.