But links to Russia are likely to remain strong

Russia’s war in Ukraine has rattled its traditional allies in post-Soviet Central Asia. These countries are bound to Moscow by formal ties of politics, economics and energy supply, as well as informal ties of family, culture and language, and they have looked askance at Russia’s invasion of another ex-Soviet neighbour.

Yet even as they seek alternative alliances, in some ways they are becoming even more tightly entangled with their former colonial master.

The default position in the capitals of the five Central Asian republics, known as the “Stans” (see map), has been to profess neutrality over the war and refuse to give Russia diplomatic cover, beyond abstaining from un votes condemning its aggression. That will continue in 2024. But so will Central Asia’s efforts to cultivate relations with other partners.

Source: Economist

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You are not Forgotten.

Berlin, Brussels (4/5 – 40)

The Badakhshan Mountainous Autonomous Region (GBAO) is the largest region in Tajikistan in terms of area, but the least populated in terms of population. In May and June 2022, there were deadly outcomes after President Emomali Rahmon’s regime quelled the scene of protests.

YodgorAmrikhudoev was from Roshan, Vamar Village in Tajikistan. He worked in the government office. He was married with a child. He and his sister have lost their parents and he helped care for her.

YodgorAmrikhudoev

1967 – 2022

According to his relatives, Yodgordid not participate in the rally. On May 18, he was taken from his workplace to the police station. Thereafterwhen the villagers found him dead, his family took his body back.

Yodgorwas reported diedat the age of 55.

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