Additional Name(s): Otabek Nabievich Madaminov

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Uzbekistan

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 12 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment + 10 Years' Imprisonment + 9 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Sentencing: November/5/1999

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials Treason & Sedition

Otabek Madaminov

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Otabek Madaminov was imprisoned for his religious activity.

On November 5, 1999, the Shakhrikhan District Court in the Andijan region sentenced Madaminov to 12 years and six months in prison for “attempts to overthrow the constitutional order” (Art. 159 UCC) and an unspecified subsection of Article 244 UCC. Rights defenders believe his arrest and sentencing were in retaliation for being Muslim.

In 2010, Madaminov was reportedly sentenced to an additional ten years on unspecified charges.

In 2020, the Navoi Region Court sentenced Madaminov to another nine years for “attempts to overthrow the constitutional order” (Art. 159 UCC) and an unspecified subsection of Article 244 UCC.

In September 2022, it was reported that Madaminov was released. 

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