Maqsudjon Saidov died in custody — January 2026. On January 12, his body was returned to the family, who were urged by authorities to bury him quickly, several of his friends told RFE/RL.
Identified by international monitoring bodies and diplomatic missions as a priority concern.
Content advisory.This case includes reports of torture or ill-treatment. The descriptions may be distressing.
Reports of Torture or Ill-treatment.
Reported to have been subjected to physical abuse or severe ill-treatment in detention, according to available sources. Such treatment, where established, violates international law.
Case Summary
Maqsudjon Saidov, a 36-year-old man arrested in Kulob on drug charges, died shortly after being brought to Dushanbe. His death has led to the trial of six police officers for potential abuse of power and causing harm.
Key Facts
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01Arrested on January 8, 2026
02Died shortly after arrest; body returned to family on January 12
03Death triggered investigation into police misconduct
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The Detained. (2026). Case file: Maqsudjon Saidov (TD case cmpyyiul, record version 2026-08-16). Retrieved September 2, 2026, from https://thedetained.org/prisoners/cmpyyiull00061vj6acpirlc3. Original data from Radio Ozodi (RFE/RL Tajik Service) (https://www.ozodi.org/a/33771498.html).
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Maqsudjon Saidov died in custody — January 2026. On January 12, his body was returned to the family, who were urged by authorities to bury him quickly, several of his friends told RFE/RL.
File # cmpyyiul•Opened JANUARY 8, 2026•Tajikistan / Kulob, Tajikistan
Maqsudjon Saidov
Мақсудҷон Саидов
† In memoriamOtherInternational AttentionTorture Reported
Age 36 · male
Kulob, Tajikistan
Detained JANUARY 8, 2026
Medical
Health Concerns Identified.
Died following arrest
Diplomatic
International Attention documented.
Identified by international monitoring bodies and diplomatic missions as a priority concern.
Content advisory.This case includes reports of torture or ill-treatment. The descriptions may be distressing.
Critical
Reports of Torture or Ill-treatment.
Reported to have been subjected to physical abuse or severe ill-treatment in detention, according to available sources. Such treatment, where established, violates international law.
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Case Summary
Maqsudjon Saidov, a 36-year-old man arrested in Kulob on drug charges, died shortly after being brought to Dushanbe. His death has led to the trial of six police officers for potential abuse of power and causing harm.
Key Facts
03 entries
01Arrested on January 8, 2026
02Died shortly after arrest; body returned to family on January 12
03Death triggered investigation into police misconduct