With the government of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan engaged in an ‘undeclared cold war [1]‘ over regional water and energy resources, the conflict also stokes tensions between major ethnic groups in the two countries. A religious group in Tajikistan is using short silent films [2] to teach people about the importance of inter-ethnic tolerance.
Tajikistan: Using Films to Promote Inter-Ethnic Tolerance
· Written by Musharraf
Categories: Central Asia & Caucasus, Tajikistan, Citizen Media, Ethnicity & Race, Film