An online commentator, Kadirbergenov was arrested in July 2022 and accused of participating in and organizing the Nukus riots. He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment in January 2023. He was released in June after he appealled his sentence, which was changed to 5 years of restriced freedom. He had worked alongside other activists and was known for his political commentary on YouTube and Telegram, both of which were targeted by authorities following his detention.
Bakhtyar Kadirbergenov
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Online Commentator
Country:Uzbekistan
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Conditional Release