
Kiyomiddin Avazov
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A member of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) since 2004, Kiyomiddin Avazov held several key positions within the Party, including Head of the IRPT Dushanbe branch. He was arrested on September 16, 2015, at his home in Dushanbe by SCNS officers. Like other members of the IRPT Supreme Political Council, he was accused of involvement in the events of the mutiny allegedly organized by General Nazarzoda on September 4, 2015. On June 2, 2016, Avazov was found guilty and sentenced to 28 years of imprisonment in a strict regime penal colony. He also received a 5-year ban from holding certain positions and working in political parties.
Arrest Date
September 16, 2015
Sentence Length
28 years