Russia has banned the activities of PIVT on its territory

The Supreme Court of Russia recognized the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) as a “terrorist organization” and banned the party’s activities in the country.

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According to the Russian legal and judicial information agency (RAPSI), “The Supreme Court (SC) of the Russian Federation satisfied the lawsuit of the General Prosecutor’s Office to recognize the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan as a terrorist organization and banned its activities on the territory of Russia.”

Since 2015, Tajikistan has petitioned for the recognition of the IRPT as a terrorist organization and the prohibition of the party’s activities throughout the post-Soviet space. Two months ago, during the visit of the Russian Attorney General to Tajikistan, the General Prosecutor’s Office of Tajikistan raised this issue again. The Russian side promised to consider Tajikistan’s request to ban the activities of the IRPT on the territory of Russia.

The Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan has not yet officially commented on the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. Previously, the party has repeatedly stated that any accusations in this regard are unfounded.