Tajikistan - March 2025

Tajikistan held elections for the Assembly of Representatives on 2 March in which the ruling People’s Democratic Party maintained control of the parliament, winning 49 of 63 seats and 52.5 per cent of votes. The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums reported 85.4 per cent turnout, a marginal decrease from 86.4 per cent in the previous election. Data on women’s representation in the new parliament was not yet available as of 7 April. The elections were the first since 1995 without international observers, as the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) cancelled its planned participation on 4 February, citing the failure of Tajik authorities to accredit the observation team. No national or international independent media outlets were accredited.

Sources: The Diplomat, Times of Central Asia, Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe