Tajik opposition movement appeals to Trump

Sharofiddin Gadoev, leader of the opposition Movement for Reforms and Development of Tajikistan, addressed newly elected U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

In his address, Sharofiddin Gadoev reported on the existing problems and difficulties in Tajikistan.

In this address, published on January 20, 2025, Sharofiddin Gadoev called on the Trump administration to support the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Tajikistan, to stop the repression against activists, journalists, and human rights defenders, and to organize free and fair elections with the participation of all political forces.

Gadoev emphasized the seriousness of the political and humanitarian crisis in Tajikistan. According to him, the regime of Emomali Rahmon systematically suppresses civil liberties, persecutes opposition representatives, independent media, and human rights defenders. These actions threaten not only the people of Tajikistan but also the security of the region and the world as a whole.

“The stability of Tajikistan plays a key role in ensuring the security of Central Asia and the global community. We are ready to cooperate with your administration to promote democratic reforms, protect human rights, and strengthen the rule of law in Tajikistan,” Gadoev stated.

The Movement for Reforms and Development of Tajikistan expressed confidence that President Trump and the United States, as a leading defender of democratic principles, could play a decisive role in resolving the crisis and achieving sustainable peace in Tajikistan.

On January 21, Republican Party candidate Donald Trump, who won the presidential election, took the oath of office and later delivered his inaugural speech.