Category Archives: Education
Tajik Authorities Impose Heavier Restrictions on Islamic Education
With little discussion, Tajikistan’s parliament recently approved a number of government-proposed amendments to legislation. These amendments impose additional restrictions on religious education for Tajik nationals both at home and abroad. Young Tajiks seeking to study Islam abroad will now find … Continue reading
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Tajik-Iranian Ties Flourish (Part II)
Iran’s recent economic expansion in Tajikistan appears to be part of Tehran’s broader strategy to strengthen its influence in the country. In addition to pledging to invest more in the Tajik economy, Tehran has reiterated its calls for Dushanbe to … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Foreign affairs, Health, Tajik-Iranian relations, Tajikistan
Mosques and Islamic Education Under Increasing Scrutiny in Tajikistan
The Tajik government has recently taken steps to put the country’s mosques, imams (prayer-leaders) and madrasahs (Islamic schools) under greater centralized control. Speaking at the country’s Security Council meeting on February 10, President Emomali Rahmon urged more decisive measures against … Continue reading
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