Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
Tajikistan Sentences Two Journalists to Long Prison Terms
Tajikistan's crackdown on independent media continues with the sentencing of freelance journalist Rukhshona Hakimova to eight years for treason for her reporting on China's influence and Ahmad Ibrahim to ten years for alleged corruption; both trials lacked due process and were held in secret.
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60% Bias Score
Tajikistan Sentences Opposition Figures to Lengthy Prison Terms for Alleged Coup
A Tajikistani court sentenced several high-profile political figures, including former Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi and former Parliament Speaker Akbarali Iskandarov, to lengthy prison terms for an alleged coup attempt, raising concerns about due process and political freedoms.
Tajikistan Sentences Opposition Figures to Lengthy Prison Terms for Alleged Coup
A Tajikistani court sentenced several high-profile political figures, including former Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi and former Parliament Speaker Akbarali Iskandarov, to lengthy prison terms for an alleged coup attempt, raising concerns about due process and political freedoms.
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52% Bias Score
Kursk School Attack Linked to Bullying and Online Radicalization
A 9th-grade student in Kursk, Russia, attacked his school with knives, a hammer, and an incendiary mixture after years of bullying and involvement with an online group promoting destructive games; police apprehended him.
Kursk School Attack Linked to Bullying and Online Radicalization
A 9th-grade student in Kursk, Russia, attacked his school with knives, a hammer, and an incendiary mixture after years of bullying and involvement with an online group promoting destructive games; police apprehended him.
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44% Bias Score
World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
World Bank to Vote on Controversial Tajikistan Dam Project
The World Bank is set to vote on December 17 on financing Tajikistan's $5 billion Rogun Dam, a project that risks displacing over 60,000 people and causing significant environmental damage to the Amu Darya River and Aral Sea basin. Despite concerns about human rights abuses and environmental impacts...
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60% Bias Score
Germany Deports Tajik Activists, Raises Asylum Concerns
Following protests during Tajik President Rahmon's September 2023 visit to Berlin, three Tajik activists were deported to Tajikistan and imprisoned; the German government denies a connection, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
Germany Deports Tajik Activists, Raises Asylum Concerns
Following protests during Tajik President Rahmon's September 2023 visit to Berlin, three Tajik activists were deported to Tajikistan and imprisoned; the German government denies a connection, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
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44% Bias Score
Samara Carjacking Murder: Killer Apprehended
In Samara, Russia, on July 3, 2023, Ekaterina Karas was murdered by Amirhamza Giesdzhonzoda, who stole her Toyota Land Cruiser after a failed attempt to purchase a Mercedes-Benz; he was apprehended in Tatarstan.
Samara Carjacking Murder: Killer Apprehended
In Samara, Russia, on July 3, 2023, Ekaterina Karas was murdered by Amirhamza Giesdzhonzoda, who stole her Toyota Land Cruiser after a failed attempt to purchase a Mercedes-Benz; he was apprehended in Tatarstan.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
Russia's Billions in Tajikistan: Education Investment and its Effectiveness
Russia's substantial investments in Tajikistan's education system, totaling billions of rubles in recent years, aim to counter negative perceptions but face criticism over their effectiveness, as evidenced by recent diplomatic disputes and historical precedent.
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52% Bias Score