Personnel changes in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan

On July 12, 2023, the President of the country, Emomali Rahmon, made personnel changes in several divisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan.

According to the press service of the President of Tajikistan, Rahmon, by his decree, relieved Sukhrab Kurbonzoda of his duties as head of the State Auto Inspection (GAI). He appointed Rustam Mirzomurodzoda to replace him.

The president also dismissed the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Rasht region, the head of the Special Unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for ensuring public safety along the routes of the head of state and high-ranking guests, the head of the Ecology and Tourism Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the head of the GAI Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe.

It is reported that due to numerous violations of traffic rules by GAI employees, including driving on roads using fake license plates or without state registration numbers, non-compliance with traffic regulations, and other offenses, all GAI employees have been instructed to undergo certification.

In light of several horrific traffic accidents in the past month, resulting in dozens of deaths, social media users have also supported this initiative and believe it is time to cleanse the ranks of GAI personnel. Users note that GAI employees are involved in selling driver’s licenses and turning a blind eye to violations in exchange for bribes.