Uzbekistan's Supreme Court has taken a step towards justice by rehabilitating an additional 205 political prisoners who fell victim to repression during the period from 1920 to 1938 in the USSR, as it was dislcosed by the court's press service on May 6.
Among those rehabilitated is Sadulla Kasimov, a prominent figure who served as Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Uzbek SSR and Chairman of the Tashkent Regional Court. Kasimov, along with six others involved in his case, faced severe sentences, including death and lengthy prison terms, on dubious charges such as theft, corruption, and official forgery. Their cases highlight the arbitrary nature of justice during that period.
Furthermore, the Deputy Prosecutor General filed appeals in 11 criminal cases involving 198 individuals accused of participating in the Basmachi movement and engaging in activities deemed counter-revolutionary by the Soviet government. These individuals, whose actions were often rooted in resistance to oppressive policies, were also granted rehabilitation.
Under the leadership of Deputy Supreme Court Justice Ikrom Muslimov, an open meeting was held to address these cases, resulting in the comprehensive rehabilitation of all individuals listed. This gesture acknowledges their wrongful persecution and seeks to rectify historical injustices.
With this latest round of rehabilitation, the total number of victims of repression who have been rehabilitated now stands at 1031.
The compilation of the list of victims of repression was overseen by a republican working group established by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 8, 2020. This initiative aims to deepen the understanding of historical events and ensure the preservation of the memory of those who endured repression.
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