Muhammad Rashidov
Additional Name(s): Muhammad Abdukarimovich Rashidov, Рашидов Муҳаммад Абдукаримович, Мухаммад Абдукаримович Рашидов
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Uzbekistan
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Sentencing: July/9/2018
Date of Release: March/31/2022
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Muhammad Rashidov
Extra Bio Info:
Muhammad Abdukarimovich Rashidov was imprisoned in relation to his religious belief and activity.
In 2018, authorities arrested Rashidov, a Tashkent resident, reportedly for religious extremism. The exact charges were unspecified.
On July 9, 2018, a Tashkent City Court sentenced Rashidov to eight years in prison.
On March 31, 2022, Rashidov was released from prison under amnesty.