Ibrohim Kholmatov
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
Extra Bio Info:
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.