Tournament of shadows: opposition sceptical over latest efforts to end Tajik war

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Tajikistan's government has agreed to negotiate with the various Tajik rebel groups instead of pursuing a military victory. The Russian-supported Tajik government in Dushanbe has been fighting a civil war against Islamic, nationalist and democratic opponents. Deaths among Russian soldiers in Tajikistan and demands by the international community led Russia to prevail upon the Dushanbe government to accept a political solution. However, the opposition groups question the sincerity of Russia's new policy.

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The Tajik time bomb

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Russia fears that the conflict in Tajikistan which has claimed the lives of hundreds would spread to other Central Asian republics and threaten national security while being concerned with the increasing involvement of Iran and Afghanistan. Russia is not willing to intervene, sending troops to the Tajik capital to protect Russian officers but not interfere and not taking the initiative to discuss peace. Meanwhile, Iran and Afghan mujahideen leaders are giving weapons to factions within the republic.

Political aspects

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Point of conflict: Russia and Islamic militants in Tajik proxy way

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Russia is supporting the Tajikistan's pro-communist government in its fight against Islamic fundamentalists who depend on aid from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and other Muslim countries. Tajikistan's civil war, which began in mid-1991, worsened after the pro-communist government overthrew a coalition government of Islamic fundamentalists and pro-democracy groups in Dec 1992. Russia is aiding Pres Imam Ali Rakhmanov's Tajik government to prevent Islamic radicalism from endangering Russian security.

Islamic fundamentalism

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