A new political movement has formed in Badakhshan

A new socio-political movement has emerged in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, which will soon spread throughout Tajikistan.

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Renowned journalist, director of Radio Imruz and founder of Imruz News Rustam Joni wrote on his Facebook page: “A large political movement has formed in Badakhshan, which will spread across Tajikistan.”

Joni explained the reasons for the emergence of the new political movement in Badakhshan by referencing recent events in Khorog and the Roshtkala district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, stating that residents believed in the existence of the government and gathered near the regional hukumat building to demand justice. However, in response, “the authorities turned away from the people, opened fire on them, and there is no longer any trust in the government or faith…”

In recent days, the authorities of Tajikistan have accused third and fourth parties of the recent events in GBAO through media and government propaganda without presenting any evidence.

Rustam Joni accused law enforcement agencies of betrayal, adding that the protests in Khorog were an internal matter and that foreign forces interfering in internal affairs is “playing with the feelings of the people.” He stated: “In this case, the third, fourth, and fifth parties were the government itself.”

The journalist, who closely follows events in GBAO, emphasized:

“From now on, every movement in Badakhshan can be understood. It may be unofficial. They have seen with their own eyes that their rights are being violated. Their legitimate demands are met with harsh responses. Peaceful solutions to the problem are being blocked. This government does not wish to resolve everything peacefully. Its weapons are aimed at the chest of the people. The people’s reaction will be more severe.”