Emomali Rahmon postpones amnesty

It has been more than a month since the draft law on amnesty was sent to the executive office of the President of Tajikistan, but Emomali Rahmon has not yet signed the document.

Radio Ozodi, citing its sources, reported on September 18 that the draft Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Amnesty” was prepared in November of this year and sent to the Office of the President of Tajikistan, but Emomali Rahmon has not yet signed it.

According to these sources, the draft law was prepared by employees of government agencies authorized to develop and present the draft law, and submitted to the president’s office for approval.

The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Amnesty” will be adopted after it is approved by the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli (upper house of parliament) of Tajikistan and signed by the president of the country. There is a possibility that the president will review some provisions of the draft law. The law will come into force after its official publication.

During the years of independence of Tajikistan, 17 amnesty laws have been adopted. The total number of individuals covered by amnesty is about 170,000.

Who exactly will be granted amnesty this time is still unknown.