Rustamjon Norov
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Tajikistan
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 3 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October/17/2020
Date of Sentencing: January/7/2021
Date of Release: September/21/2021
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Conscientious Objection Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Refusing & Absconding Military Service
Rustamjon Norov
Extra Bio Info:
Rustamjon Norov was imprisoned for refusing to serve in the military on religious grounds.
On October 17, 2020, Sugd Military Prosecutor's Office detained Norov, accusing him of falsifying his medical records to avoid military service.
On January 7, 2021, Norov was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for "refusing to perform military service duties with the purpose of evading it completely" (Art. 376-2 TCC).
On September 21, 2021, Norov was released from prison following a presidential pardon.