Boqir, the Pamiri Leader Who Defied Tajikistan’s Regime

Mamadbokir “Boqir” Mamadbokirov was a highly respected leader of the Pamiri people. He was born and raised in Khorog, the capital city of the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region (GBAO). This vast mountainous area is spopulated with only 2% of Tajikistan’s population, but that makes up 45% of the country. The Pamiri people, mostly Ismaili Shi’ites, had been granted autonomous political status by the Soviet Union due to their unique culture, languages, and minority religion.

Newcastle United will play in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years

Fans of Newcastle United had expected the club’s new owners to deliver success but perhaps not this much, this soon. A goalless draw against Leicester City on Monday secured Newcastle’s spot in next season’s Champions League for the first time in 20 years.

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