Vazirbekov: If I suddenly find myself in Tajikistan, it means I have been kidnapped.

One of the informal leaders of the Pamiri people in Moscow, Oraz Vazirbekov, made a video address claiming that his life is in danger and called on the Russian authorities to protect him and his family.

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Vazirbekov stated that he was born in Khorog and has lived in Moscow for the past 23 years. He obtained Russian citizenship in 2006. He reported that the Tajik authorities have declared a hunt for him, want to strip him of his citizenship, and deport him to Tajikistan, of which he is not a citizen.

Vazirbekov showed his Russian passport and claimed that during his time in Russia he has not committed any offenses and has never been a member of any criminal group. He stated that he is an entrepreneur and is engaged in public activities, trying to maintain order within the Pamiri community in Russia.

“I want to convey to the public that I do not plan a trip to Tajikistan. And in case of my disappearance, I want everyone to understand that if I later find myself on the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan, it was not my desire. I understand that my civic position may pose a threat to my life and health. As a citizen of the Russian Federation, I ask law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of me and my loved ones,” he stated.

Earlier, Russian expert and journalist Andrei Serenko, citing a trustworthy source, reported about a possible assassination attempt on one of the leaders of the Pamiri community in Russia, Oraz Vazirbekov. According to him, special groups hired by employees of the special units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan have been sent to Russia for this purpose.