Tajikistan / Uzbekistan: Further information on "disappearance"

Index Number: EUR 04/006/1997
Date Published: 8 April 1997
Categories: Europe And Central Asia

Rizoali Ojiyev, Gadoali Ojiyev: According to reports Gadoali Ojiyev, who "reappeared" on 4 April 1997, was reportedly held in the custody of law enforcement officials in Uzbekistan. During his detention, he was repeatedly questioned about the activities of his brother Rizoali. He was released reportedly without charge, and was driven back to Tajikistan. There is still no information on the whereabouts of Rizoali Ojiyev.