Murder suspect from Virginia flees mental health facility to Tajikistan
The individual suspected of murder fled the U.S. last month after receiving a 48-hour pass from a mental health facility in Virginia. This person had previously been granted permission to leave the facility for unsupervised visits and was residing in a taxpayer-funded apartment during the holiday season. Abdulloj Toshprozoda departed the U.S. on July 6, […]
Tajikistan penalizing citizens for ‘foreign’ Islamic headscarves and beards
Tajikistan Cracks Down on Islamic Dress and Beards In Tajikistan, a predominantly Muslim nation in Central Asia, the government has recently intensified its enforcement against men’s Islamic headscarves and lengthy beards. Officials argue that such attire is “inconsistent with Tajik culture.” New interviews with local Muslims reveal that this policy is firmly in place, leading […]
Taliban Regrets Deaths of Chinese in Tajikistan, Quiet on D.C. Shooting Involving Afghan National
On Friday, Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities extended their condolences to China following the deaths of three Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, reportedly killed by insurgents thought to have crossed the border from Afghanistan. At the same time, there was no comment from the Taliban regarding a recent attack on U.S. National Guard troops by Afghans in Washington, […]
US officials reveal fate of nabbed Tajikistan illegal immigrants with alleged ISIS ties
Some of the eight Tajik nationals suspected of having ties to ISIS who crossed the southern border illegally have already been deported from the United States or are being held awaiting release, officials announced Tuesday. The eight nationals illegally crossed the U.S. southern border, but federal officials told Fox News in June that no derogatory […]
Tajikistan Olympian refuses to shake Israeli athlete’s hand, yells ‘Allah Akbar’ during Judo competition
According to X-user, a judoka at the Paris Olympics faced swift retribution after refusing to shake hands with an Israeli athlete after a match, as is customary. Tajikistan judoka Nurali Emomali refused to shake hands with his Israeli opponent Tohar Butbul after their round of 16 match on Sunday, after winning the bout and choosing […]