Rakhmatillo Zoirov, a lawyer, politician, and former head of the Social Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT), passed away on May 18, 2024, at the age of 67 in Dushanbe. According to a source, Zoirov died on Saturday, but the cause of his death is unknown.
The SDPT was established in 1998 and quickly became one of the strongest opposition organizations. Currently, it has about 8,000 members. Notably, in recent years, the party has faced significant challenges in carrying out its activities due to financial problems and pressure from the official authorities. In 2021, he stepped down as chairman of the SDPT.
Rakhmatillo Zoirov was born on March 16, 1957, in the city of Bogiston in the Bustonlik district of Tashkent region. Condolences to the family and colleagues of the politician.