February 9th, "In Dushanbe, began one of the most loudest trials of the supporters of the banned Islamic Party of Tajikistan. The process is closed and takes place in an atmosphere of strictest security measures."

AKP Deputy chairman Omer Celik announced that the third meeting of the Constitutional Committee planning a new constitution dissolved. (Source: Agencies)

January 15, “Asia-Plus” information-analytical portal referring to Hussein Shokirov, the head of Religious Association Department of Religious Affairs, national traditions, celebrations and ceremonies’ ordering committee, reported: “The Government of Tajikistan has decided that from now the citizens under the age of 40 not be able to perform Hajj.

France's Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a three-month extension of the state of emergency imposed after deadly attacks in and around Paris on November 13 despite opposition from rights groups that say it undermines civic freedoms.