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Significance
The attacks may be unofficially linked with the beating of a Tajikistani student in Vahdat and the August 28 banning of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT). The clashes come amid a wider clampdown on any forms of opposition to President Emomali Rahmon and increase concerns for stability in the Central Asian nation.
Impacts
Tajikistan has drawn much closer to Russia and China, and Dushanbe will have to continue to balance its foreign relations.
Limiting political activity may backfire as the regime eliminates one of the few channels for dissent available to disaffected youth.
The crackdown on NGOs will limit an outlet for ambitious young people and professionals who may leave Tajikistan.
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