Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Tajikistan

Ethnic Group: Tajik

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Unspecified/Other

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: December/29/2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism Incitement to Commit Crime & Violence

Khayriddin Dostakov

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Khayriddin Dostakov is detained for his alleged religious belief and activity. 

On December 29, 2019, authorities arrested Dostakov at the Dushanbe Airport following his return from Russia. Officials reportedly accused him of spreading "extremist" ideas, specifically Shi'a beliefs.  Dostakov was reportedly charged with "public calls for extremist activity" (Art. 307-1 TCC) and "organization of an extremist association" (Art. 307-2 TCC).

Dostakov was reportedly tortured into confessing with electric shocks and beatings.

Dostakov is married.

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