Migrants complain about harsh conditions in the foreign nationals detention center

A group of Tajik migrants held in a Russian temporary detention center for foreign nationals pending deportation expressed their concerns in a video message about the uncertainty of their fate and the harsh conditions in the center.

In the video message posted by the migrants on social media, it is stated that about 75 people are being held in a cramped room unsuitable for such a number of individuals, in unsanitary conditions, and they are not provided with proper food.

“I have been here for ten days, they only give one ‘Doshirak’ (instant noodles) a day and nothing else,” complained one of the migrants.

According to them, among those detained are women, small children, and even sick individuals, including one person with a heart condition.

The migrants appealed to the leadership of Tajikistan, asking for intervention to help secure their release or at least improve their living conditions.

Previously, citizens have repeatedly complained about the indifference of Tajik diplomatic representatives abroad, especially in Russia.

Experts note that recently, Tajik migrants working and living in Russia face daily humiliations and detentions by local law enforcement agencies. However, the authorities of Tajikistan not only do not help but are often even unaware of the situation of their citizens.