Human rights watchdogs ask EU to place individual travel ban or asset freeze sanctions on some Tajik officials

In a joint letter to the European Union released on July 23, Civil Rights Defenders, Freedom Now, Human Rights Watch and Norwegian Helsinki Committee expressed serious concern about the human rights situation in Tajikistan and the continued repression of civil society. Читать далее Human rights watchdogs ask EU to place individual travel ban or asset freeze sanctions on some Tajik officials

The appeals court should take into consideration that Mirsaidov repaired a damage, says Tajik Ombudsman

The appeals court of the Khujand city court that will consider the latter’s verdict against Khairullo Mirsaidov soon should take into consideration that Mirsaidov repaired a 124,000 somoni damage caused to the Sughd regional budget, Tajik Ombudsman Zarif Alizoda told reporters in Dushanbe on July 19. Читать далее The appeals court should take into consideration that Mirsaidov repaired a damage, says Tajik Ombudsman

Khairullo Mirsaidov’s family pays a 124,000 somoni fine imposed upon him by the Khujand court

The family of Khairullo Mirsaidov, the leader of the Khujand-based KVN team and journalist, has paid a 124,000 somoni fine imposed upon him by the Khujand city court, says a statement by Mirsaidov’s lawyers, copy of which Asia-Plus received on July 16.  Читать далее Khairullo Mirsaidov’s family pays a 124,000 somoni fine imposed upon him by the Khujand court

International human rights watchdogs condemn sentencing of Khairullo Mirsaidov

In a statement released on July 13, Human Rights Watch (HRW) called the trial of Khairullo Mirsaidov a “mockery of justice” and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee demands more international efforts to force Dushanbe into respecting fundamental human rights. Читать далее International human rights watchdogs condemn sentencing of Khairullo Mirsaidov

Mirsaidov jailed not for journalism activity, says Tajik chief prosecutor’s office

Mass media can be punished for criticism of sentencing: “Currently, discussion and criticism of sentencing by media can be regarded as obstruction of justice.”  The Prosecutor-General’s Office says that sentencing of leader of the Khujand-based KVN team, Khairullo Mirsaidov, has no relation to his journalism activity and is not politically motivated. Читать далее Mirsaidov jailed not for journalism activity, says Tajik chief prosecutor’s office