Uzbekistan: Death penalty/fear for safety/unfair trial/forcible deportation: Bakhadir Ruzmetov

Bakhadir Ruzmetov was returned to Uzbekistan from the Russian Federation. He reportedly faces a death sentence for perpetrating acts of terrorism in respect of explosions which took place in Tashkent in February. This incident is an example of the Russian Federation’s failure to provide adequate protection to those facing grave violations of their human rights if returned to their own country. Amnesty International fears that Bakhadir Ruzmetov will face torture or ill treatment and may face execution after an unfair trial.

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