Amnesty International called upon the Uzbek authorities to guarantee an open, free and fair trial for the former Prosecutor General Rashitjon Kadirov.
In its letter of April 8 it said it had received credible reports testifying that Rashitjon Kadirov has been subjected to physical abuse, death threats, sleep deprivation and threats against his relatives, to force him to testify against himself and others. Relatives have also asserted that Rashitjon Kadirov saw his family-appointed lawyer Alisher Madyarov for the first time only in August 2018, six months into his detention. They claim that Rashitjon Kadirov told his lawyer that he had sustained pressure from authorities to reject independent legal representation. Rashitjon Kadyrov and his 12 co-defendants continue to be at risk of torture and illtreatment while in detention.
Amnesty International asked the President Mirziyoyev to protect Rashitjon Kadirov and his 12 co-defendants from torture and other ill-treatment and that they have prompt access to necessary and adequate medical care. I also urge you to launch an impartial investigation into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment against Rashitjon Kadirov and his co-defendants and hold those responsible accountable.
Rashitjon Kadirov was arrested in February 2018.andhas been charged under 12 articles of the Criminal Code including persecution of innocent persons, bribery and embezzlement.
