The former Soviet country with a population of around 10 million is listed as Central Asia's most prone nation to suffering the effects of global warming. But it is only joining a growing list of regions around the globe which are facing the threat of displacement due to climate change.
More than two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, many Afghans still hoping to find a way to apply for asylum in Europe and beyond are leading increasingly precarious lives in neighboring countries. While those in Tajikistan face abject poverty, Afghans in Pakistan are now facing a major deportation campaign.
UN refugee agency UNHCR has denounced Tajikistan for its continued "forced" repatriation of Afghan refugees. The Central Asian country reportedly keeps deporting Afghans despite the human rights violations in their home country.
With the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan complete, the only way for those still in the country to leave is by crossing its land borders. But the routes are highly dangerous, and it's not clear whether Afghanistan's neighbors will welcome the refugees.
The coronavirus pandemic is a cause for concern for people with illnesses that can make them more vulnerable, such as HIV and AIDS. It is especially worrying for HIV-positive migrants who are undocumented or who cannot access treatment.
Global remittances sent by migrants are expected to tumble by 20% in 2020, according to estimates published by the World Bank, due to consequences related to the novel coronavirus outbreak. In Europe and Central Asia, the drop is expected to be as high as 28%.
A 22-year-old man had to flee Tajikistan just because he was gay. He calls his country "hell for the LGBT community" and appeals to the government to let them live their lives.
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