From what do the tensions between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan largely stem

A. Religious differences
B. The removal of military troops from nearby Afghanistan
C. Shortages of raw materials to build a dam on the Vakhsh River
D. Concerns over access to freshwater

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The tensions between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan largely stem from D. Concerns over access to freshwater. Disputes over water resources, particularly in the context of the Vakhsh River and other waterways in the region, have been a significant source of conflict between the two countries, especially concerning water management and the construction of dams.