Where is the head of the State National Security Committee of Tajikistan, Yatimov?

The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan, Saymumin Yatimov, did not participate in the latest meeting of the country’s Security Council.

According to the press service of the president, on February 20, a meeting of the Security Council was held under the chairmanship of President and Chairman of the Security Council Emomali Rahmon.

Permanent members and members of the Security Council, heads of law enforcement agencies, security forces, heads of several ministries and republican departments, as well as employees of the Security Council Secretariat participated in the meeting.

During the meeting, reports from the heads of law enforcement agencies and security forces on the activities of the relevant bodies and structures for the year 2025 were heard.

However, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Saymumin Yatimov was not present at the meeting of the country’s Security Council. In photographs published by the President’s press service, Chairman Yatimov is absent. Meanwhile, his deputies, including the First Deputy — Lieutenant General Rajabzoda Murodali Rajab, were present at the meeting.

Photo: Internet

It is reported that the president gave specific instructions to leaders and responsible persons regarding the security of the state and society, the rule of law, combating crime, and maintaining the constant readiness of the Armed Forces. Rahmon also instructed to improve the living and working conditions of the personnel of military units and law enforcement agencies.

President Rahmon specifically pointed out shortcomings, particularly regarding the commission of official crimes, terrorist and extremist crimes, smuggling and illegal drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, and combating them.

The meeting of the Security Council took place without the participation of Saymumin Yatimov against the backdrop of rumors about his illness and treatment in Europe.

In particular, on February 10 of this year, the press secretary of the National Alliance of Tajikistan, Shavkati Muhammad, wrote on his Facebook page.

“According to independent sources, Saymumin Yatimov, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan, is currently in Germany. It is reported that he arrived there allegedly for treatment. However, it is said that overall Yatimov does not appear to be seriously ill; he has been seen in public places,” said the press secretary of NAT.

A source, speaking on condition of anonymity, informed Azda.tv that Yatimov’s condition sharply deteriorated, and at the end of last month (January 29 or 30), he was flown from Dushanbe to Munich by Somon Air. After his condition improved, he was seen at meetings with Tajik citizens living in Germany.

Yatimov is undergoing treatment in Germany despite the fact that shortly before his departure for treatment in China, Emomali Rahmon issued a decree prohibiting employees of law enforcement and security agencies from leaving the country even for medical treatment.

Azda.tv has not yet been able to confirm the accuracy of this information from other sources.

It is worth noting that the absence of Saymumin Yatimov at the Security Council meeting occurs against the backdrop of heads of special services resigning in the region. Recently, in Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev was unexpectedly relieved of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. Also, in Turkmenistan, Nazar Atagarayev was relieved of his position as Minister of National Security.