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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Sign Historic Border Agreement

3/29/2025

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On March 13, 2025, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan forged a groundbreaking border agreement, finally resolving long-standing disputes and reopening their extensive 1,000 km border. This pivotal deal features land swaps and collaborative resource management. Human Rights Watch calls on both nations to focus on local human rights and heal past wounds for enduring peace in Central Asia.

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On March 13, 2025, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan forged a groundbreaking border agreement, finally resolving long-standing disputes and reopening their extensive 1,000 km border. This pivotal deal features land swaps and collaborative resource management. Human Rights Watch calls on both nations to focus on local human rights and heal past wounds for enduring peace in Central Asia.