Tajikistani national Alexander Sodiqov, who has permanent residency in Canada, was arrested on 16 June in eastern Tajikistan while conducting academic research. There are fears for his safety and concerns that he may face torture or other ill-treatment. Alexander Sodiqov, who lives in Canada, was detained on 16 June by two State Committee for National Security officers in Khorogh, capital...
Freedom from Torture
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