Tajik National Movement

The Tajik National Movement emerged in the late 1980s in Tajikistan, as part of a broader wave of nationalism across the Soviet Union. It sought to promote Tajik culture, language, and identity amid Soviet dominance. As Tajikistan gained independence in 1991, the movement contributed to rising tensions between various ethnic and political groups, leading to a civil war from 1992 to 1997. The conflict was primarily between the government and opposition forces, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement. Ultimately, the movement shaped Tajikistan's post-Soviet identity and its ongoing struggles with governance and social cohesion.