Ilkhomjon Yokubov filed a complaint with the UN against the authorities of Tajikistan

The Deputy Chairman of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan, Ilkhomjon Yokubov, has filed a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee regarding the actions of the Tajik authorities.

In his complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee, Ilkhomjon Yokubov stated that the authorities of Tajikistan have grossly violated his fundamental rights, as well as the rights of his parents and sister. He expressed hope that the UN Human Rights Committee would assist in restoring justice and protecting their rights.

In December 2023, a court in the city of Khujand found Ilkhomjon Yokubov, his father Dadojon Yokubov, his mother, and his sister Munira Juraeva guilty of extremism. The court issued a verdict in absentia, in the presence of his uncle and four neighbors. They were sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 5 to 14 years with confiscation of property, including an apartment in favor of the state.

In an interview with Azda.tv, Ilkhomjon Yokubov stated that the court considered the criminal case without official notification, without their presence, and without the participation of a lawyer, which he claimed is a gross violation of his rights and the rights of his relatives.

The Deputy Chairman of the IRPT reported that after the court’s verdict in Khujand, he appealed it; however, the courts of Tajikistan did not respond to any of his appeals for a fair hearing. As a result, he was forced to turn to international human rights organizations.

In his complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee, Ilkhomjon Yokubov indicated that the authorities of Tajikistan deprived his family of the right to a fair trial, participation in court hearings, and equality before the law, as well as unlawfully interfered in their private lives and violated the inviolability of their home.

At this time, the UN Human Rights Committee has not responded to the complaint of the political activist. It is also unknown how the Tajik authorities reacted to this complaint.

Previously, UN bodies have repeatedly considered complaints against Tajikistan and recommended that the authorities respect citizens’ rights, release political prisoners, and provide compensation to victims. However, Tajik authorities regularly ignore the calls and demands of the UN.