Document #1147889

Guardian (Author)

BBC radio journalist detained in Tajikistan

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jun/15/bbc-radio-tajikistan-detained

ecoi.net description:
According to police, BBC radio journalist Urunboi Usmonov has been detained for allegedly being a member of Islamist movement Hizb ut-Tahrir, which is illegal in the country; Usmonov had been denied access to legal help for 2 days, his lawyer said
Country:
Tajikistan
Source:
Guardian (Author)
Published:
15 June 2011
Original link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jun/15/bbc-radio-tajikistan-detained
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1147889 (former ID 161824)

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