Country: Tajikistan — Political Prisoner Database

Abdukakhori Davlat

A high-ranking member of the Islamic Renaissance Party sentenced to 28 years in prison. The sentence was handed down as part of a purge of the party leadership.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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Sino district, Tajikistan

Other

Sayriddin Fayzulloev

Sayriddin Fayzulloev, a former employee of the Sino district's internal affairs department suspected in the death of a Kulob resident, has been pardoned. He was previously hiding from the investigation.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Unknown defense lawyer

A defense lawyer who worked with political opposition members was sentenced to 28 years in prison. This is described as an outrageous move by the authorities to suppress legal defense for the opposition.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Mahmadali Hayit

An activist and member of the IRPT who has reportedly been subjected to torture in prison. He is part of a wider crackdown on peaceful opposition members in Tajikistan.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Sayriddin Fayzulloev

Sayriddin Fayzulloev, a former officer of the Sino district's internal affairs department, was released under an amnesty law. He was suspected in the death of a resident of Kulob named Maqsudjon Saidov.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Rukshona Hakimova

Rukshona Hakimova, a young Tajik journalist, was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2024. Her sentencing is reportedly due to her investigative work regarding China's influence in Tajikistan and interviews with experts and former officials.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 10, 2026

Rukshona Hakimova

Investigative journalist Rukshona Hakimova was sentenced to eight years in prison as part of a crackdown on prominent figures. She was charged with treason, though she denies all allegations and reportedly faced punishment for questioning China's growing presence in Tajikistan.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 12, 2026

Mohsen Namjoo

Iranian singer Mohsen Namjoo has returned to Iran and is facing allegations of sexual harassment and insulting sacred values. There are also suspicions regarding his potential cooperation with Iranian security agencies.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 31, 2026

Hikmat Shodieva

A court in the Sughd region has pardoned Hikmat Shodieva, who was accused of endangering the lives of her son Iskandar Maliki and her daughter-in-law and grandchild. She has been released under the law on amnesty.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Rahmatullo Rajab

A member of the IRPT who has received credible reports of being tortured in prison. He is caught in the Tajik government's campaign against the banned opposition party.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Maksud Ibragimov

An activist who was forcibly disappeared in Russia and returned to Tajikistan. He was subsequently prosecuted and sentenced to 17 years in prison.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Muhammad Sharifullah

An American court sentenced Afghan citizen Muhammad Sharifullah to 20 years in prison for his decade-long cooperation with ISIS. He was also implicated in the Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow and the 2021 Kabul airport attack.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 20, 2026

Rukshona Khakimova

The article mentions the prison sentence of journalist Rukshona Khakimova as an example of human rights violations. The text does not provide specific details regarding her charges or the date of her arrest.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 12, 2026

Muzaffar Mahmudzoda

Muzaffar Mahmudzoda, a deputy head of a department in the Shahmansur district of Dushanbe, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. He was convicted for involvement in torture.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Saidumar Husaini

A deputy of the Islamic Renaissance Party (IRPT) sentenced to life in prison. His detention is part of a wider crackdown on the political opposition in Tajikistan.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Almosbek Otamboev

Almosbek Otamboev has been sentenced to 4 years in prison. The provided text is largely metadata and does not contain specific details of the charges.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 10, 2026

Sharifullah

Sharifullah, a member of the Doish group, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The charges relate to extremism.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 16, 2026

Kamchibek Toshiev

The article reports on the case of Kamchibek Toshiev in Tajikistan.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 7, 2026

Fethullah Gülen

The article discusses the legal proceedings against Fethullah Gülen in Turkey. It is framed within the context of Tajik-Turkish relations and political tensions.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · OCT 15, 2026

Somon Mahmadbekov

The article title indicates that Somon Mahmadbekov and 6 others have received sentences, but the body text is mostly site navigation.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 7, 2026

Firuz Saidzoda

A criminal case has been opened against former investigator Firuz Saidzoda in connection with the mysterious death of 23-year-old Mehrona Naibova. He is charged with causing suicide under Article 109.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 7, 2026

Firdavs Shukurov

Tajikistan is requesting Austria to extradite 18 dissidents, including Firdavs Shukurov, who are accused of extremism. Human rights advocates warn that these individuals face political persecution and torture if returned.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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Vanch district, Tajikistan

Other

Ivazmad Kadirov

An officer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ivazmad Kadirov, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the killing of Salomatsho Galchaev during a dispute. The incident reportedly involved a conflict regarding a relationship with a schoolgirl.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 10, 2026

Bakhtiyor Nazarzoda

Former mayor of Kulob, Bakhtiyor Nazarzoda, is facing investigation alongside several former subordinates for alleged corruption, including illegal land distribution and bribery. The investigation follows an audit of the city administration.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 10, 2026

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Documented cases

Abdukakhori Davlat

Sayriddin Fayzulloev

Unknown defense lawyer

Mahmadali Hayit

Sayriddin Fayzulloev

Rukshona Hakimova

Rukshona Hakimova

Mohsen Namjoo

Hikmat Shodieva

Rahmatullo Rajab

Maksud Ibragimov

Muhammad Sharifullah

Rukshona Khakimova

Muzaffar Mahmudzoda

Saidumar Husaini

Almosbek Otamboev

Sharifullah

Kamchibek Toshiev

Fethullah Gülen

Somon Mahmadbekov

Firuz Saidzoda

Firdavs Shukurov

Ivazmad Kadirov

Bakhtiyor Nazarzoda

Documented cases

Abdukakhori Davlat

Sayriddin Fayzulloev

Unknown defense lawyer

Mahmadali Hayit

Sayriddin Fayzulloev

Rukshona Hakimova

Rukshona Hakimova

Mohsen Namjoo

Hikmat Shodieva

Rahmatullo Rajab

Maksud Ibragimov

Muhammad Sharifullah

Rukshona Khakimova

Muzaffar Mahmudzoda

Saidumar Husaini

Almosbek Otamboev

Sharifullah

Kamchibek Toshiev

Fethullah Gülen

Somon Mahmadbekov

Firuz Saidzoda

Firdavs Shukurov

Ivazmad Kadirov

Bakhtiyor Nazarzoda