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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 · JUL 3, 2026

Galibzhon Ibragimov

An individual has been detained in connection with the suspicious death of 23-year-old soldier Galibzhon Ibragimov. The case has been classified as secret by the military prosecutor's office.

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LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Safaraali Vali

Safaraali Vali was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of four family members, including his wife and children, in April 2026. Authorities claim the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Maqsudjon Saidov

Six police officers in Dushanbe are facing trial for the death of Maqsudjon Saidov, who was detained in January on drug charges. His family and friends reported signs of physical abuse, including bruising and burns, suggesting torture during custody.

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LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Maqsudjon Saidov

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.

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LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Muhammadsharif Nabiev

Muhammadsharif Nabiev is the Head of the IRPT branch in Kulyab and a member of the Presidium. He was detained on September 16, 2015, and sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Abdusamad Gayratov

Abdusamad Gayratov, a graduate of the State University of Kulyab and entrepreneur, led the IRPT Kulyab branch until 2010 and served on the Supreme Political Council. In the 2010 parliamentary elections, Gayratov stood as the IRPT candidate for the lower chamber representing the Kulyab region. During this campaign and other occasions he was persecuted by the authorities using different means from administrative charges to attacks. On September 16, 2015, he was detained by the Tajik State National Security Committee (SNSC) officers at his home in Kulob. On June 2, 2016, along with 13 other members of the IRPT Supreme Political Council, Gayratov was found guilty and sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment in a strict regime penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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