The European Union and OSCE concluded a “Tactical Field Capacity Building” course for Tajikistan’s Border Troops in GBAO

The four-week training, held from 25 August to 19 September 2025 at the Border Troops Detachment in Khorog region, is part of the third phase of the EU-funded project “Stabilization of Tajikistan’s Southern Border Region with Afghanistan.”

Led by experienced national instructors, the course covered a wide range of operational topics, including topography, first aid related to battlefield injuries, tactical patrolling, national border regulations, gender awareness, risk assessment, and patrol report writing.

The curriculum also included specialized modules on international human rights commitments, focusing on the rights and treatment of detainees and refugees. In partnership with UNICEF and UNHCR trainers, participants received practical insights into working with adult and child migrants, as well as exposure to international best practices in border security.

This initiative demonstrates the continued commitment of the European Union and the OSCE to strengthen Tajikistan’s border security and institutional capacity through comprehensive, locally driven training programmes.