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Central Asia > Tajikistan > Travel Safety and Security

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Security Snippets of Interest for Tajikistan :

Safety and Security:    Supporters of terrorist groups such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU), the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU), al-Qaida, and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement remain active in Central Asia, as do anti-Western, anti-Semitic extremist organizations such as Hizb’ut-Tahrir.  These groups have expressed anti-U. ... Read this Article

Crime:  The current Crime rating for Dushanbe is high.  The primary concern is the inability of Tajikistan’s law enforcement entities to provide adequate and immediate assistance.  Lack of manpower, low salaries, and inadequate training all contribute to a lack of professionalism.  Tajikistan’s struggling economy ... Read this Article

Special Circumstances: Tajikistan has a cash-only economy.  International banking services are limited, but ATM machines have been installed in several locations.  Cash is dispensed in both U.S. and local currency.  Few establishments in the country accept credit cards and none accepts traveler's checks.  Tajikistan's national ... Read this Article

Criminal Penalties:  While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law.  Penalties for breaking the law ... Read this Article

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