World IN BRIEF : TAJIKISTAN : Fire Ex-Communists, Protesters Demand
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators pitched tents in front of the president’s office, vowing to stay until he fires former Communists in the government. They want President Rakhman Nabiyev to remove ex-Communist senior officials. They also called for multi-party elections and more religious freedom.
More to Read
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.