In A Rare Case, 6 Tajik Policemen Face Trial Over Death Of Detainee

Six police officers in Dushanbe are set to go on trial over the death of a detainee in custody -- a development that stands out in Tajikistan, where allegations of mistreatment by law enforcement seldom result in prosecutions. For the family of 36-year-old Maqsudjon Saidov, the decision offers a measure of hope -- but leaves many questions unanswered. Saidov, a resident of the southern city of Kulob, was detained

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