Additional Name(s): Akrom Kamolovich Zokirov

Gender: Male

Current Location: CEP 64/25, Karaulbazar, Bukhara

Perpetrator: Uzbekistan

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 20 Years' Imprisonment + 18 Years' Imprisonment

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Akrom Zokirov

Extra Bio Info:

Akrom Kamolovich Zokirov is imprisoned for his religious identity and activity.

In 2000, the Margilon City Court sentenced Zokirov to 20 years in prison on unspecified charges.

In 2009, Zokirov was resentenced to an additional 18 years on unspecified charges.

Released religious prisoners of conscience reported that Zokirov was tortured in prison.

Zokirov is currently held in CEP 64/25 in Karaulbazar, Bukhara.

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