Tajikistan: Long Sentence a Blow to Free Expression

Email The 26-year sentence for Zaid Saidov, a prominent member of Tajikistan’s beleaguered political opposition, strikes a blow to freedom of expression and democracy in Tajikistan. Saidov should be released pending an independent review of the case. (Berlin) – The 26-year sentence for Zaid Saidov, a prominent member of Tajikistan’s beleaguered political opposition, strikes a blow to freedom of expression and democracy in Tajikistan, Human Rights Watch said today. Saidov should be released pending an independent review of the case. read more

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