Daler Imanali met with his relatives

Another detained blogger, Abdullo Gurbati, was not allowed a visit.

Photo: Internet

According to Radio Ozodi, the wife of the well-known blogger and journalist Daleri Imomali had a visit with him in the pre-trial detention center in Dushanbe, which lasted about 10-15 minutes.

Relatives of Daleri reported only that he is doing well, but refrained from providing details.

The authorities have still not allowed a visit with family for another detained blogger, Abdullo Gurbati, who was detained at the same time as Daleri Imomali.

Photo: Internet

Daleri Imomali was detained on June 15 in the Ayni district and taken to Dushanbe. On the same day, blogger Abdullo Gurbati was summoned for questioning at the prosecutor’s office in the Shohmansur district of Dushanbe, where he was also detained. Later, both journalists were arrested by court order for two months.

Daleri Imomali is suspected of “participating in the activities of banned political parties, public and religious organizations,” “illegal entrepreneurship,” and “providing knowingly false information about a crime.” The case against Daleri Imomali has been classified as secret, and his lawyer reported that he is not allowed to disclose details of his client’s case.

Abdullo Gurbati is accused of using violence against a police officer. He has been charged under part 1 of article 328 (Use of violence against a representative of authority) of the Criminal Code of Tajikistan. Abdullo Gurbati has categorically denied all charges.

In light of reports about the detention of journalists Daleri Imomali and Abdullo Gurbati, journalistic and human rights organizations have called on the authorities of Tajikistan to immediately release the journalists and uphold freedom of speech and the right to self-expression.