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Patrick Frost says that Tajikistan, already one of the world’s poorest nations, has suffered much this year with a harsh winter, continuing health concerns, and with rising food prices.

Vadim thinks that Tajikistan is currently facing food crisis because of corruption.

Beyond the River provides a comprehensive update on the overall political and economic situation in Tajikistan.

Ian reports on a frightening-sounding gunfight in the southern city of Kulob, Tajikistan, which has put everyone there on edge.

Patrick Frost tells that the Tajikistan government tries to impose a voluntary tax on its citizens to raise $10 million dollars to finance the Rogun project, while the Kyrgyz government has given a compensation payment to 72 children, who were accidentally infected with the AIDS in hospitals.

Ian comments on the news article saying that last week, the tajikistan president's son shot his uncle, the presidential brother-in-law, and the latter died on an emergency trip to Germany for treatment.

Vadim reports that electricity in Tajikistan becomes twice more expensive for the empoverished population.

Ian opines on the level of competence and integrity of the Tajikistan's government, as he learns that the Tajik president has spent more than 5% of the country’s entire GDP on legal fees against former partners in Tajikistan’s aluminum projects.