Khayriddin Dostakov
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
Date of Release: August//2020
Current Status: 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
Extra Bio Info:
Khayriddin Dostakov was 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 accused him of spreading "extremist" ideas, specifically Shi'a beliefs and charged him with "public calls for extremist activity" (Art. 307-1 TCC) and "organization of an extremist association" (Art. 307-2 TCC).
During detention, authorities tortured Dostakov into confession through electric shocks and beatings.
In August 2020, Dostakov was released.