Berlin, Brussels (15/5 – 40)

In the vast and remote mountain lands of Central Asia, the Ismaili Pamiris have long faced systemic discrimination and persecution at the hands of the Tajik government. Despite their proud history, rich cultural traditions, and highly educated populace, they have been targeted for cultural extermination in a chilling campaign of ethnic cleansing. Tajikistan President Imomali Rahmon has demonized them as “inbred” and “criminals” and launched a brutal program to replace their community with ethnic Tajiks. In May and June 2022, the government launched a final assault on the Pamiris to end their autonomy and bring them under the total control of the state. Heavily armed security forces rampaged into the town of Vamar, where protestors calling for respect for human rights had peacefully blocked the Pamiri Highway. There and in other towns of the Gorno-Badakhshan region (GBAO), protestors and passers-by were shot dead, maimed, and taken to prisons to be tortured and degraded. Shogunbek Nazriev was one of the innocent victims that was killed.

Shogunbek was from Sangovak neighborhood. On 18 May 2022, he was on his way to Pichov neighborhood to visit his friend when the violent crackdown started. According to his son, there were shootings and Shogunbek was shot in both legs. Blood was gushing out of his wounds and he was unable to walk. He struggled and was able to reach the nearest house, where the owners of the house bandaged his wounds but were unable to stop the bleeding. They called an ambulance, however the security forces did not let the ambulance pass. Shogunbek died of profuse bleeding. 

Shogunbek Nazriev did not participate in the protest demonstrations. According to his relatives, he was not carrying any weapons on the day of his death and was a man who would not lift a knife to kill a chicken. However, he was declared and announced a “terrorist” on the Central Television the next day.

Shogunbek passed away at the age of 55 and was buried in the town cemetery, along with some of the other 21 Derzud victims of the Tajik security forces.

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You are not Forgotten.

Berlin, Brussels (4/5 – 40)

The Badakhshan Mountainous Autonomous Region (GBAO) is the largest region in Tajikistan in terms of area, but the least populated in terms of population. In May and June 2022, there were deadly outcomes after President Emomali Rahmon’s regime quelled the scene of protests.

YodgorAmrikhudoev was from Roshan, Vamar Village in Tajikistan. He worked in the government office. He was married with a child. He and his sister have lost their parents and he helped care for her.

YodgorAmrikhudoev

1967 – 2022

According to his relatives, Yodgordid not participate in the rally. On May 18, he was taken from his workplace to the police station. Thereafterwhen the villagers found him dead, his family took his body back.

Yodgorwas reported diedat the age of 55.

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You are not Forgotten.

Berlin, Brussels (4/5 – 40)

The Badakhshan Mountainous Autonomous Region (GBAO) is the largest region in Tajikistan in terms of area, but the least populated in terms of population. In May and June 2022, there were deadly outcomes after President Emomali Rahmon’s regime quelled the scene of protests. Tajiddin Husainiev was one of the victims. 

Tajiddin Husainiev was from Derushon village in Roushan, Tajikistan. A relative shared that he was a regular guy who lived simply and lead a normal life. He left the village to migrate out of Tajikistan and was an athlete.

Shodi Zevarshoev, Tajiddin’s father, told that his son was killed on May 18 in Rushon. He added that he had no witnesses, no proof, no news and no information was given explaining the death.

Tajiddin Husainiev

1999 – 2022

Tajiddin was reported died at the age of 23.

The authorities in Khorug have given no explanation of the circumstances of these unjustified gruesome killings that happened in May 2022. The perpetrators remain at large.

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