Abdukodir Talbakov

Affiliated media: Independent journalist

Incident date: April 10, 2023

Attack type:

• Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: Radio Ozodi

Location: Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Additional information:

Journalist Abdukodir Talbakov reported an increase in threats and harassment against him after he reported on social media about his commitment to Zoroastrianism and the revival of a society of like-minded people. Since February, the Tajik segment of social networks and local media have been discussing his statement about the need to revive and officially register a society of Zoroastrians in Tajikistan. This was followed by threats against Talbakov. The independent journalist has been viciously criticised «for insulting the religious feelings of Muslims».