Day: September 26, 2022

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Fighter Nurullo Aliyev returned to Dushanbe

He was warmly welcomed at the capital’s airport.

 

Today at the Dushanbe airport we met MMA fighter Nurullo Aliyev, who was the first of the Tajiks to make it to the UFC.

 

He expressed gratitude to all Tajiks:

 

«Thanks for support. I wanted to show the whole world that there is such a country as Tajikistan. I had a strong desire to become the first fighter in Tajikistan who would glorify the country. There was not an ounce of doubt in my soul that I would win this fight».

 

Before Aliyev’s departure to his homeland, UFC head Dana White spoke about his surprise at this Tajik fighter:

 

«I see his charge and most likely he will fight in the near future. Yes, he is an amazing fighter. Basically, he surprised me».

 

Source: Asia-Plus

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Tajik athletes won 8 medals at the Central Asian Championship

Tajik athletes won 8 medals – 3 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze – at the open athletics championship of Central Asia, which was held on September 23-25 in Samarkand. This was reported by the press service of the National Olympic Committee of Tajikistan.

 

Gold medals were won by Favoris Muzrapov in the 200m run (21.75 seconds), Ildar Akhmadiyev in the long jump with a result of 7.73 meters, and the Tajik men’s team in the 4x100m relay with a result of 41.50 seconds.

 

Silver medals were won in the 200 meters by Ildar Akhmadiyev with a score of 21.97 seconds.

 

Bronze medals were won by Alexander Pronzhenko (200m run, 22.17 seconds), Zukhurshohi Najmiddin (3000m hurdles run, 9:44.32) and the Tajikistan men’s team in the 4x400m relay (3:20.42).

 

The IV Open Championship of Central Asia in Athletics was held on September 24-25 in Samarkand. More than 300 athletes from 9 countries took part in the competition.

 

Source: Asia-Plus

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The euro exchange rate in Tajikistan for the first time fell below 10 somoni

The dollar devalues more moderately, while the ruble continues to strengthen.

 

The official exchange rate of the common European currency against the Tajik somoni over the past week has decreased by 2.5% – from 10.2224 somoni on September 19 to 9.9644 somoni today, the National Bank of Tajikistan reports.

 

A slight devaluation of the US dollar was also recorded (by 0.07%) – from 10.2367 somoni on September 19 to 10.2293 somoni today

 

Meanwhile, the Russian ruble strengthened against the local currency over the week by 1.4% – from 0.1657 somoni on September 19 to 0.1680 somoni today.

 

Source: Asia-Plus

 

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Tajikistan put forward its candidacy for the UN Security Council

Tajikistan nominates as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic Sirojiddin Muhriddin, speaking at political discussions within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.

 

«Tajikistan is running for the first time as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, hoping to take the seat in 2028», – Muhriddin said.

 

According to him, small states should be more likely to contribute to the support of peace and security. At the same time, the diplomat noted the long-term contribution and participation of the republic in the activities of the UN and the presence of a unique peacekeeping experience.

 

Sirojiddin Muhriddin expressed hope that the initiative will be supported by all member states of the association.

 

Permanent members of the UN Security Council are Russia, China, Great Britain, USA and France. The non-permanent members, elected for a two-year term, are ten countries: Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, UAE.

 

A state that is a member of the UN but is not a member of the Security Council of the Organization may participate, without the right to vote, in discussions when the Council considers that the issue under consideration affects the interests of that state.

 

Source: Asia-Plus

 

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Anti-Corruption of Tajikistan commented on the theft of 1.8 million somoni in one of the Agencies

The Anti-Corruption Agency of Tajikistan confirmed the theft of 1.8 million somoni from the Agency for Supervision in the Sphere of Education and Science under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the initiation of a criminal case on the fact of embezzlement on an especially large scale against responsible persons of this department.

 

In a written response to Asia-Plus, the Anti-Corruption Agency reported that the criminal case was initiated on July 21, 2022 under article “b” of part 4 of article 245, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway.

 

Asia-Plus applied to this department with a request to provide information about the detention of responsible persons of the Education Supervision Agency, including the former head of this agency Shokhin Saidzoda, chief accountant Mahmadsiddik Mahmadzokir, accountant Mafzuna Charkinzoda and cashier Safar Loik.

 

However, the anti-corruption body of Tajikistan referred to article 177, part 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan, «according to the requirements of which the investigation considers the disclosure of information from the preliminary investigation illegal».

 

Thus, it is not known who are the responsible persons of the Agency for Supervision of Education against whom the case has been initiated. However, the funds of budgetary institutions are usually not spent without the permission of the head.

 

Source: Asia-Plus

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Houses of affected residents of border villages to be restored by November

Destroyed houses of residents of border villages affected by the Tajik-Kyrgyz conflict will be restored before November 1 this year.

 

President Emomali Rahmon gave such instructions to the relevant structures, the press service of the head of state reports.

 

The houses of residents of the villages of Chorkuh, Lakkon, Chilgazi, Kulkand, Zumrad, Surkh, Vorukh of the city of Isfara and the villages of Ovchikalacha and Khistevarz of Bobojon Gafurov district will be restored.

 

By presidential order, the State Commission of the Government of the Republic will provide building materials and food for each of the families whose houses are partially or completely damaged.

 

In addition, according to the press service, 300 affected families received another financial assistance.

 

Source: Asia-Plus

 

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The Prosecutor General’s Office of Tajikistan opened a criminal case against Kyrgyz military personnel and civilians

The General Prosecutor’s Office of Tajikistan opened a criminal case against a group of servicemen and citizens of Kyrgyzstan on charges of aggression, murder of two or more people, deliberate violation of international human rights standards and sabotage.

 

This was reported by the press service of the department.

 

The statement of the prosecutor’s office, which was published on the official website on the evening of September 22, says that the Kyrgyz military used military equipment and firearms of various brands, including drones, in order to violate the independence, integrity of Tajikistan and usurp the country’s territory, carried out an armed attack on Tajik border checkpoints and settlements located in the cities and districts of Isfara, Kanibadam, Bobojon Gafurov, Jabbor Rasulov and Lakhsh.

 

Source: Asia-Plus

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A teenager drowned in a river in Panjakent

As the press service of the Committee for Emergency Situations of Tajikistan notes, despite repeated warnings and preventive measures, the death of people in the water bodies of the republic continues. The main reason for the death of people is swimming in the wrong places, and in the case of children, lack of control on the part of parents.

 

According to the CoES, at noon on September 24, a 13-year-old resident of the village of Koshona, Jamoat Rudaki in Penjikent, Sughd region, drowned as a result of non-compliance with safety rules while swimming in the Zeravshan River.

 

«His body was discovered during search and rescue operations on the morning of September 25. The body was handed over to the relevant city authorities», – CoES informs.

 

The Committee calls on parents to explain to children that the swimming season is over, and non-compliance with safety rules on water bodies can lead to tragedy.

 

Source: Asia-Plus

 

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King’s Cup eludes Malaysia after shootout loss to Tajikistan

Malaysia’s hopes of ending a 44-year wait for glory in the Thailand King’s Cup ended in tatters after losing 3-0 in a penalty shootout to Tajikistan in the final at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium in Chiang Mai Sunday night.

With the score tied at 0-0 after regulation time, Tajikistan goalkeeper Rustam Yatimov emerged as the hero when he saved two shots by Malaysia defender Dion Cools and midfielder Muhammad Nazmi Faiz Mansor.

Malaysia’s third effort by winger Muhammad Safawi Rasid hit the crossbar before substitute Rustam Soirov slotted in the winning goal to allow Tajikistan to lift the Cup for the first time.

Earlier, in the final of the 48th edition of the tournament, Malaysia’s head coach Kim Pan Gon made four changes to the team who edged Thailand 5-3 on penalties on Thursday (Sept 22), including fielding Muhammad Nazmi in place of Muhamad Nor Azam Azih, who was red-carded in that game.

Although Tajikistan, who are coached by Petar Segrt, dominated possession in the early stages, it was world number 148 Malaysia who had the first look at goal, with striker Muhammad Akhyar Rashid’s long-range attempt cleanly gathered by Yatimov in the 10th minute.

A downpour shortly after gave Malaysia a slight advantage as they began to find their rhythm and launch several attacks on the world number 109 Tajikistan team’s goalmouth.

Malaysia’s best chance in the first half fell to Brendan Gan in the 23rd minute but the Australia-born Malaysian header, off a cross from the right by Nazmi Faiz, sailed over the bar.

The match had to be halted for almost three minutes towards the end of the first half when Mohamadou Sumareh overreacted when he was given a yellow card for shoving Tabrez Islomov from the back.

Sumareh can consider himself lucky not to have been sent off in injury time when the referee decided not to book him again despite his overzealous tackle on Ehsoni Panshanbe.

Pan Gon, realising that Sumareh was just one card away from being sent for an early bath, replaced him with nippy winger Faisal Halim at the start of the second half.

Muhammad Safawi had a great chance to put Malaysia ahead but his left-footed curler was saved by Yatimov in the 57th minute before Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed was called into action to palm out a long-range piledriver by Tajikistan’s Muhammadjon Rahimov in the 68th minute.

Malaysia, who seemed to lose focus in the last 10 minutes, can thank their lucky stars when Soirov’s goal in the 84th minute was chalked off for offside and the score stayed 0-0 at full-time, forcing the game to be decided on penalties – which Tajikistan aced and Malaysia failed.

 

Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK