Shokhiyon and Rahmon officially removed from their positions

The Parliament of Tajikistan approved President Emomali Rahmon’s proposals to dismiss Yusuf Rahmon and Shermuhammad Shohiyon from their positions.

On February 3, during the 21st session of the Majlisi milli Majlisi Oli (upper house) of Tajikistan, the proposals of President Emomali Rahmon to recall the Attorney General of Tajikistan, Yusuf Rahmon, and the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad Shohiyon, were approved.

Additionally, the president’s son, Rustami Emomali, Chairman of the Majlisi milli Majlisi Oli (upper house) of Tajikistan, and the deputies approved the candidacy of 60-year-old Habibullo Vohidzoda for the position of Attorney General, and 50-year-old Rustam Mirzozoda for the position of Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan.

Yusuf Rahmon and Shermuhammad Shohiyon held their responsible positions for over ten years.

Under their leadership, the judicial bodies and investigative agencies became tools for suppressing critics and opposition, as well as freedom of speech and expression. During this period, mass arrests increased in Tajikistan, and dozens of dissidents, journalists, and civil society activists were imprisoned for long terms.

Shermuhammad Shohiyon is a candidate for parliament from the ruling People’s Democratic Party. Parliamentary elections will take place in March of this year.

What position Yusuf Rahmon, who is recently the president’s relative, will take is still unknown.