We would like to address the political opposition group of Tajikistan
the “Group 24” and its supporters.
In addition, our statement is a response to an insulting message we
received with reference to the personal page of Umarali Kuvatov. We are accused
of, allegedly, failing to act, in defence of the leader of the "Group of
24" Umarali Kuvatov. The message we received says: "Get on with your duties <…>! OR get lost!" We perceive this as a threat addressed at us.
Such behaviour is unacceptable.
In its task of informing the public about the results
of monitoring of protection of human rights, the Association for Human Rights
in Central Asia is guided by the main principles of human rights organisations
which are independence, objectivity and reliability. We urge you not
to encroach on these principles.
