The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Tajikistan.

The EU Delegation to Tajikistan is deeply concerned about the closure of the Association of Young Lawyers »Amparo» following a ruling by the Khujand City Court.

The EU Delegation is convinced that it is in Tajikistan’s best interest to have a strong and independent civil society, and it believes that the closure of the NGO »Amparo» could negatively affect the further development of civil society in the country.

The EU Delegation calls on the Tajik authorities to reconsider the decision and reinstate «Amparo’s» license to operate, in line with Tajikistan’s obligations to promote freedom of association.

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