Urgent Action good news: Tajikistani prisoner of conscience released
On 22 August, independent journalist and prisoner of conscience Khairullo (Khayrullo) Mirsaidov received a non-custodial sentence and was released in the courtroom, after spending more than eight months behind bars. He had been detained and prosecuted following his allegations of government corruption.
Many thanks to all those who sent appeals. We will continue to monitor the situation; however, no further action required from the UA network at this time.