The secretive “coup” trial of nearly a dozen former Tajik officials, politicians, and journalists ended in lengthy sentences, according to reporting by RFE/RL’s Tajik Service, Radio Ozodi.

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At least five prisoners who supported Islamic State were killed after attacking guards with knives and trying to break out of a jail in Tajikistan, a law enforcement source told news agency Reuters.

DUSHANBE - At least five prisoners who supported Islamic State were killed after attacking guards with knives and trying to break out of a jail in Tajikistan, a law enforcement source said.

At least three prison guards were seriously injured in the incident and the head of the prison's administration was taken to hospital in serious condition, a second source said.

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