In March 2022, Jumayev—a Pamiri blogger—was detained and interrogated for unkown reasons. Two months later, he was arrested, detained, and eventually charged with “participation in banned political groups.” His arrest occurred during a broader crackdown on activists from the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) following protests in the area. In December 2022, he was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
Khushruz Jumayev
Is case active: Yes
Country:Tajikistan
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned