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Russia’s Tatarstan, Central Asian Diaspora Celebrate Nowruz

Persian and Turkic communities worldwide joined in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

Tajikistan Summons Russian Ambassador Over Alleged Rights Violations Against Citizens

The Central Asian republic’s foreign ministry reportedly expressed “serious concern” about the treatment of Tajiks living in Russia.

Tajikistan Condemns Alleged Torture of Crocus Attack Suspects

Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin said that “the open display of detaining suspected terrorists with the use of torture... is unacceptable.”

Tajikistan Detains 9 Moscow Concert Attack Suspects – Reports

Sources said that the Tajik intelligence services were working together with their Russian counterparts in an investigation.

opinion Edward Lemon and Ruslan Norov

Moscow Attack Means More Tajiks Will Suffer for Alleged Actions of a Minority

Many more Tajiks suffer at the hands of their country’s anti-terror programs than ever joined Islamic State.

Tajikistan Summons Russia's Envoy Over Student Beatings

The Tajik foreign ministry said more than 100 students "were subjected to interrogation and harsh treatment" by officers at a university dorm.

What Was Putin Doing in Tajikistan?

Putin chose the Central Asian country for his first trip abroad since he sent Russia's armed forces into Ukraine.

Russia Will Work to 'Normalize' Afghanistan – Putin

"We are trying to build relations with the political forces that control the situation," Putin said during a visit to Tajikistan.

Central Asians in Russia Pressured to Join Moscow's Fight in Ukraine

“I think the Russian government is using labor migrants as cannon fodder in Ukraine,” a prominent migrants' rights activist alleged.

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Border Guards Exchange Fire

The outbreak of violence comes after clashes at their contested border left dozens dead last year.

Rights Groups Decry Russian Deportations of Central Asian Activists

Russia has reportedly deported two activists residing outside tightly-controlled Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

Security Blocs Led by Russia, China Meet on Afghanistan

Moscow and Beijing have moved to assert themselves as key players in the region after the United States' retreat from Afghanistan.

Russia to Boost Tajikistan Army Amid Afghanistan 'Deterioration'

Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will hold joint military drills next week near Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan.

Russia in Talks to Help Tajikistan Build Afghan Border Outpost

Moscow is stepping up its activity in the region as the Taliban has captured swathes of Afghan territory from government forces.

Russian Tanks Move to Afghan Border Ahead of Drills

The troops will practice tasks of ensuring "the territorial integrity of Central Asian states," the Defense Ministry said.

Russia to Hold Central Asia Army Drills Near Afghan Border

Russia said it will stage military drills next month with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near Afghanistan's border where the Taliban has led a lightning offensive...

Russia Holds Military Drills in Tajikistan Amid Taliban Offensive

Moscow is closely watching the offensive, concerned about the security of countries in ex-Soviet Central Asia where it maintains military bases.

Russia Says Taliban Controls Two-Thirds of Afghan-Tajik Border

Russia said it is ready to take "additional measures" to "prevent aggression" on its ally Tajikistan but urged all sides to "show restraint."

Tajikistan Seeks Russia-Led Alliance’s Aid as Violence Builds on Afghan Border

The security situation along the remote, mountainous Afghan-Tajik border has deteriorated in recent weeks as U.S. forces quit the region.

Russia Says Ready to Activate Tajik Military Base Amid U.S. Pullout, Taliban Advance in Afghanistan

“We’ll do everything ... to prevent any aggressive encroachments against our allies,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

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