The Deputy Secretary-General of the UN will visit Tajikistan

The human rights organization Human Rights Watch has urged UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed to raise the issue of the situation in GBAO.

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It is noted that during her visit, the UN Deputy Secretary-General will meet with the leaders of Central Asian countries. A meeting with Emomali Rahmon is also likely planned in Tajikistan. The purpose of the visit is to familiarize herself with the human rights situation in the region.

The high-ranking UN official will visit Tajikistan against the backdrop of serious concern from international human rights organizations regarding the human rights situation, including the killing of peaceful protesters in Badakhshan, the detention of human rights defenders and journalists, freedom of speech, and much more.

The human rights organization Human Rights Watch called on UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed to raise the issue of Badakhshan, where serious human rights violations are occurring, including the killings of peaceful protesters by security forces, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 40 civilians.

The organization also urged the authorities to raise the issue of the unconditional release of 65-year-old journalist and civil society activist Ulfatkhonim Mamadshoeva, who was detained in May on charges of inciting protests in GBAO.

Human Rights Watch also called on Amina Mohammed to hold separate meetings with independent civil society representatives to better understand the human rights situation in these countries.