Askarov died on July 25, 2020 after contracting pneumonia in Kyrgyz state custody. He was serving a life sentence for alleged involvement in ethnic violence, a charge understood as politically-motivated and linked to his advocacy for the ethnic Uzbek minority.
Azimjon Askarov
Is case active: Yes
Country:Kyrgyzstan
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Custodial/Wrongful Death