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Violence in a prison in Tajikistan has killed at least 25 detainees, a jailer and a policeman.

Several Dutch cyclists perished in the south of Tajikistan on Sunday afternoon, reports media in the Central Asian country. It is still unclear whether it is an attack or an accident. Some compatriots are also in a critical condition.

Almost all of Tajikistan Friday sat for hours without power. That was due in accordance with the national energy company to a failure in the hydroelectric Noerek. This is in the former Soviet republic, with over 8 million inhabitants, accounting for 75 percent of electricity production.

The Central Asian country of Tajikistan will punish journalists who use difficult words. Many articles state sometimes ten words 'simple' readers do not know, complain to the authorities of the State which is guided by a firm hand. They speak of a gross violation of the official language rules.