On October 8 this year, Human Rights Society “Ezgulik” issued a press-release in which it expressed its concerns about the situation of four political prisoners in detention in Uzbekistan.

They are independent journalists Dilmurod Sayyid and Salidzhon Abdurahmanov, rights activist Abdurasul Khudoinazarov and former member of parliament of Uzbekistan, member of the opposition party “Erk” (Freedom) Murod Juraev.

In connection with this, “Jarayon” launches a new section entitled “Freedom to political prisoners!” and starts publishing series of articles about the present situation of each political prisoner listed above.

A little less than a quarter of a century has passed since Islam Karimov became the president of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its irreplaceable leader.

During this period of time, Islam Karimov created one of the most authoritarian, oppressive and brutal regimes of the 21st century. Annual reports of international organizations continuously name him a dictator, and the country is put is on one of the last places in the world on the corruption index.

All political and religious opponents of Karimov were arrested and imprisoned on trumped-up criminal cases during the first years of his reign. Torture, abuses, violence and inhuman treatment of prisoners in penal institutions are practiced by authorities to the present day.

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Recently, Human Rights Society “Ezgulik” expressed concerns about the situation of four political prisoners in detention in Uzbekistan.

They are independent journalists Dilmurod Sayyid and Salidzhon Abdurahmanov, rights activist Abdurasul Khudoinazarov and former member of parliament of Uzbekistan, member of the opposition party “Erk” (Freedom) Murod Juraev.

To Ms.Eija Pitkänen, Vice President of “TeliaSonera”.

Madam Eija Pitkänen,

International Human Rights Association “Fiery Hearts Club” expresses its appreciation that you responded to our appeal on behalf of “TeliaSonera”. We welcome the fact that “TeliaSonera” became one of the participants in the Industry Dialogue that collaborates with the Global Network Initiative. We are grateful that you make sure that our organization will be one of the groups the efforts of the Industry Dialogue are directed to.

To: UN Secretary-General, Mr.Ban Ki-moon (Ban Ki-moon)

The head of UNHCR, Mr.Antonio Guterres

UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake

President of the European Commission, Mr.Jose Manuel Barroso

Dear Sirs,

International Human Rights Association “Fiery Hearts Club” brings to your notice its acute concern about the dramatic fate of the refugees and migrant workers from Central Asia, who have no choice but to work in Russia. The policy of “closed doors”, pursued by the leaders of the authoritarian Central Asian countries, is serving as a detonator to the labor migration of millions of people.

The scandal surrounding the Scandinavian telecommunications company is growing.

The investigation into bribery and corruption that started in Sweden in relation to a mobile operator can significantly extend its boundaries. There is no doubt that “TeliaSonera” is one of the participants in the complicated chain of financial corruption created by Gulnara Karimova, eldest daughter of bloody dictator Islam Karimov, president of Uzbekistan.

However, human rights activists fear that in Uzbek authorities may begin a criminal prosecution against independent journalist.

On Thursday, October 3, mass media reported that an independent journalist from Urgench, Sergey Naumov, was released after serving twelve days of administrative arrest.

On the night of October 3, “Jarayon” was able to reach Sergey Naumov via the phone. In a brief interview with our reporter, he was able to report the following: