Islamic observance booms in Uzbekistan after oppressive restrictions lifted
Uzbekistan’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has lifted restrictions on Islamic practices, sparking dramatic changes in the dictatorial Central Asian state. The…
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Russia moves to defuse border tensions between Tajikistan and Taliban regime in Afghanistan
Russia has tried to reduce tensions between Tajikistan and Afghanistan amid reports of troops deployments along the border. Tajikistan’s President…
Russia dismisses Taliban-funding claim
Former Taliban fighters surrender their arms. The Kremlin has denied a Nato general’s claims that Russia may be funding the…