"Rising Tensions: Moscow Attack Exposes Discrimination Against Central Asian Migrants"

The deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow has intensified discrimination against Central Asian migrants in Russia, with reports of raids, document checks, and xenophobic attacks targeting Tajik migrant workers. Russian officials have proposed expanded legal restrictions on foreign workers, while human rights lawyer Valentina Chupik has received over 3,200 requests for assistance from migrants wrongfully accused or detained. The attack has raised concerns about safety and potential economic impacts for migrant workers, as well as the broader implications for Russia's relationship with Central Asian states.