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
Extra Bio Info:
Sirojiddin Abdurahmonov is imprisoned for his religious activity.
In November 2020, authorities arrested Abdurahmonov, an imam, following a raid on his apartment while he was teaching visitors about Islam.
In February 2021, Abdurahmonov was sentenced to 5 years, 6 months' imprisonment 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).
Publicly Available Information:
- USCIRF Country Update: Religious Freedom in Tajikistan in 2021 January 2022
- "Tajikistan: Independent imam jailed again" Forum 18
- "Well-Known Tajik Islamic Cleric Abdurahmonov Reportedly Detained" Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)