Jovidon Bobojonov
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Tajikistan
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October//2019
Date of Sentencing: April/2/2020
Date of Release: November/1/2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Conscientious Objection Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Refusing & Absconding Military Service
Jovidon Bobojonov
Extra Bio Info:
Jovidon Bobojonov was imprisoned for refusing to serve in the military on religious grounds.
In October 2019, military personnel detained Bobojonov and reportedly tortured him for not taking the military oath. He was formally arrested in January 2020.
On April 2, 2020, the Dushanbe's Military Court sentenced Bobojonov to two years in a labor camp for refusing compulsory military service.
On May 21, 2020, Bobojonov's appeal was denied.
On November 1, 2020, Bobojonov was freed after receiving a presidential pardon.