30. April 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Democracy Initiative in Tajikistan Faces Growing Challenges
Switzerland's 25-year democracy promotion effort in Tajikistan encounters new obstacles amid increasing authoritarianism and restricted international observation.
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- Switzerland has been involved in democracy promotion in Tajikistan for 25 years
- Tajikistan held parliamentary elections without independent international observers in 2025
- Emomali Rahmon has ruled Tajikistan since 1994
- Over 700 NGOs were dissolved in Tajikistan in 2022-2023
By The Numbers
CHF 20 million
Swiss investment in Tajikistan (2022-2025)
CHF 2 million
Human rights grants for NGOs and independent media
10 million
Approximate population of Tajikistan
They Said
"principles of good governance and the effective delivery of public services are the key indicators of a democratic society"