Academic freedom issues

There were no reported government restrictions on academic freedom and cultural events.I find it hard to believe that there are no restrictions. Considering that Tajikistan is an isolated country without any international monitor groups or truly independent media it would be safe to assume that if there are any incidents they simply won’t be reported. It also appears that Internet does not exist over there thus making it harder to obtain information.

General human rights issues

Tajikistan is an authoritarian state; political life is dominated by President Emomali Rahmon and an inner circle of loyal supporters. While the country has a constitution and a multiparty political system, in practice democratic progress was slow and political pluralism limited.
The human rights record is poor: torture and abuse by the security forces, lengthy pretrial detention, harsh prison conditions, prohibited international monitor, restricted freedom of speech, the press and media; restricted freedom of association; restrictions on freedom of religion, including freedom to worship; imprisonment of political opposition, including journalists; harassment of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs); difficulties with registration and visas; violence and discrimination against women; trafficking in persons; and child labor.

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