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Meet Bobomurod Abdullaev.
We used to be journalist colleagues, reporting on Central Asia nearly 20 years ago.
He has had to flee Uzbekistan after being charged with nonsense.
If Kyrgyzstan sends him back to Uzbekistan, he will be tortured.
Again.
hrw.org/news/2020/08/1…
We used to be journalist colleagues, reporting on Central Asia nearly 20 years ago.
He has had to flee Uzbekistan after being charged with nonsense.
If Kyrgyzstan sends him back to Uzbekistan, he will be tortured.
Again.
hrw.org/news/2020/08/1…
Torture in detention is systemic in Uzbekistan.
Abdullaev already endured torture at the hands of Uzbek officials once.
Kyrgyz authorities should ensure that it doesn’t happen again and protect him from forced return to Uzbekistan, as is his right under international law.
Abdullaev already endured torture at the hands of Uzbek officials once.
Kyrgyz authorities should ensure that it doesn’t happen again and protect him from forced return to Uzbekistan, as is his right under international law.
Abdullaev is one of the brave independent journalists who inspired me to take a greater interest in the region. Working under constant threat, facing bogus charges & torture, they persevere, keeping the idea of freedom & human dignity alive, even amid horrific brutality.
