Umid Miraliyev

Umid Miraliyev is an independent provincial blogger and grassroots journalist, known for documenting local problems such as agricultural failures, corruption, and administrative misconduct in Qashqadaryo Province. His reporting focused on issues affecting farmers, public services, and accountability of local officials. Miraliyev was first detained in October 2022 on charges that local authorities eventually characterised as fraud and libel related to his public criticism of district leaders. He was released from jail in January 2023 but was later ordered to check in regularly with local authorities under restrictions until May 2023. Since then, he has not been reported as re-imprisoned but remains under significant official pressure and surveillance, and his safety remains a concern.

Umid Miraliyev is an independent provincial blogger and grassroots journalist, known for documenting local problems such as agricultural failures, corruption, and administrative misconduct in Qashqadaryo Province. His reporting focused on issues affecting farmers, public services, and accountability of local officials. Miraliyev was first detained in October 2022 on charges that local authorities eventually characterised as fraud and libel related to his public criticism of district leaders. He was released from jail in January 2023 but was later ordered to check in regularly with local authorities under restrictions until May 2023. Since then, he has not been reported as re-imprisoned but remains under significant official pressure and surveillance, and his safety remains a concern.