In more good news about Tajikistan and Uzbekistan relations, 85% of their border has now been agreed upon by both sides. Only four points of contention remain, but this is still progress. I cannot guess why they decided to finally deal with this, but alls well that ends well.
In other good news, electricity rationing is easing in Tajikistan after regional electricity shortages.
However, in response to growing unrest, Kyrgyzstan authorities have banned head scarves from schools. I’m sure that will quell the unrest and solve the massive economic and political problems quickly.