Additional Name(s): Ibrohim Tojiakhmatovich Kholmatov, Иброҳим Холматов, Иброхим Тоджиахматович Холматов
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Uzbekistan
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Health Concerns: Tuberculosis
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 4 Years, 1 Month's Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: January/8/2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials Terrorism Treason & Sedition
Ibrohim Kholmatov
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Ibrohim Kholmatov was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
In 2000, authorities arrested Kholmatov and charged him with “attempts to overthrow the constitutional order” (Art. 159 UCC), “illegal formation of public associations or religious organizations” (Art. 216 UCC), and “preparation or distribution of materials containing a threat to public security or public order” (Art. 244-1 UCC). Kholmatov was reportedly torture while detained.
In 2001, Kholmatov was sentenced to ten years in prison and sent to a prison in Qarshi.
In May 2002, following the discovery of an advanced stage of tuberculosis, authorities issued Kholmatov a suspended sentence, releasing him early from prison.
On January 8, 2020, authorities arrested Kholmatov again and charged him with terrorism (Art. 155-1 UCC) and “illegal formation of public associations or religious organizations” (Art. 216 UCC). During interrogation, Kholmatov was reportedly held in a cell with a temperature of -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) to force a confession.
On an unspecified date, a Tashkent court reportedly sentenced Kholmatov to four years and one month in prison.
In September 2022, it was reported that Kholmatov had been released.
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Additional Name(s): Jahongir Djaparovich Kamolov, Жаҳонгир Жапарович Камолов, Джахонгир Джапарович Камолов
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Uzbekistan
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: Reduced to 10 Years' Imprisonment (Originally 16 Years' Imprisonment) + 8 Years Imprisonment + 4 Years, 7 Months' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: May/18/2000
Date of Sentencing: September/22/2000
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials Treason & Sedition Violating Prison Rules
Jahongir Kamolov
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Jahongir Kamolov was imprisoned for an alleged religious affiliation.
On May 18, 2000, police arrested Kamolov in Tashkent for allegedly being a member of Hizb ut-Tahrir. He was reportedly tortured during pre-trial detention. Human rights activists report that the police fabricated the allegations and case against him.
On September 22, 2000, a Tashkent court sentenced him to 16 years in prison for “attempts to overthrow the constitutional order” (Art. 159 UCC), “illegal formation of public associations or religious organizations” (Art. 216 UCC), and “preparation or distribution of materials containing a threat to public security or public order” (Art. 244-1 UCC).
On an unspecified date, Kamolov's sentenced was reduced to 10 years in prison on appeal.
On an unspecified date, authorities added eight years to his sentence for violating prison rules (Art. 221 UCC) with just two years left on his sentence.
In August 2016, citing Kamolov for “not fixing his bed,” prison officials in Navoi extended his sentence for another four years and seven months.
Kamolov’s relatives told human rights defenders that he has been tortured in several prisons where he has served time.
In September 2022, it was reported that Kamolov had been released.
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Additional Name(s): Sanat Sunnatalievich Salimov, Санат Суннаталиевич Салимов, Санат Суннаталиевич Салимов
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Uzbekistan
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 7 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Sentencing: April//2016
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Singing, Playing, & Producing Religious Songs & Music
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Sanat Salimov
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Sanat Salimov was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On an unspecified date, police from the Navoi Department of Internal Affairs Division of Terrorism and Extremism detained Salimov, a migrant worker returning to Uzbekistan, after allegedly discovering Arabic songs on his mobile phone. Police held him originally on administrative charges. Salimov was reportedly severely tortured while detained, including beatings and electric shocks and threatened to rape his sister.
In April 2016, Salimov was sentenced to seven years in prison on unspecified charges. Human rights advocates say that Salimov’s prosecution lacked any evidence of Salimov’s guilt or connection to violence; instead, it rested entirely on Arabic-language songs discovered on Salimov’s telephone, which Salimov claims were falsified by security services officers in Navoi.
In September 2022, it was reported that Salimov had been released.