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Where strange things happen: Central Asia

Article Abstract:

Leaders of the Central Asian republics that border Tajikistan fear that the unrest that toppled the government of former Communist leader Rakhmon Nabiev will spread to their countries. The leaders hope that Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) troops will be deployed to restore order.

Political activity, Commonwealth of Independent States, Central Asia, Religion and state, Islam and state

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Islam wins: Tajikistan

Article Abstract:

Tajikistan is struggling to govern itself after breaking away from the ex-Soviet Union. The Islamic Renaissance Party is very powerful and determined to establish an Islamic state, which is causing ethnic Russians to flee and take almost all the nation's economic clout with them.

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With him, chaos

Article Abstract:

Pres Rakhmon Nabiev of Tajikistan is faced with a growing Islamic insurgency that threatens the political ability of the new state. Observers say Tajikistan is different than its newly independent Central Asian neighbors, but their are fears the turmoil could spread.

Insurgency

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