Sirojiddin Abdurahmonov

Additional Name(s): Eshoni Sirojiddin, Mullo Sirojiddin

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Tajikistan

Ethnic Group: Tajik

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 5 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: November/12/2020

Date of Sentencing: February/12/2021

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Hate Speech

Sirojiddin Abdurahmonov

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Sirojiddin Abdurahmonov is imprisoned for his religious activity. 

On November 12, 2020, authorities arrested Sirojiddin, an imam, following a raid on his apartment while he was teaching visitors about Islam. 

On February 12, 2021, Sirojiddin was sentenced to five years and six months in prison for "participating in the activity of political parties, social or religious organizations, or other organizations, liquidated or banned by a court for extremist activity" (Art. 307-3-2 TCC).  Prosecutors reportedly alleged in court that Sirojiddin was organizing Salafi Muslim activities. 

Sirojiddin was previously imprisoned.  He spent seven years in prison following a 2010 conviction for allegedly "inciting national, racial, local or religious hatred or dissension" (Art. 189-2 TCC).

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