Incumbent Imomali Rahmonov appeared headed for another seven-year term, as roughly two-thirds of eligible voters turned out for Tajikistan's presidential elections. Shortly after casting his ballot in the November 6 vote, Rahmonov found himself in the paradoxical position of arguing that it was too soon to expect Tajikistan
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Joanna Lillis is a freelance writer who specializes in Central Asian affairs.