On September 23, conservative forces in the Tajik government ousted Aslonov.
As of April 26, 2010, the Tajik government had raised just US$184 million, enough for two years of construction.
However, the Tajik government ordered the local Jewish community to vacate the synagogue, which was going to be demolished for a new presidential palace.
The Tajik government cited their own chaotic internal situation caused by the 1992-1997 civil war and lack of funds to provide for refugees as justifications.
In 2009, the Tajik government rebuilt the synagogue in a different location for the small Jewish community.
Following the civil war, the Tajik government incorporated Islamic groups into the government in order to prevent future tensions.
The Tajik government maintains that the blackouts were not responsible for any deaths.
The Tajik government has appealed for international aid.
He served as the Deputy Prime Minister in the Tajik government after the civil war.
The silver deposit is the world's second largest, according to the Tajik government.