Minister of Justice: Two New Corrective Labor Colonies Will Be Built in Tajikistan
DUSHANBE, 29.01.2019. (NIAT Khovar) – Two new corrective labor colonies will be built in Tajikistan in the near future, reported the Minister of Justice Rustam Shohmurod, during a press conference held on Monday in Dushanbe.
“Such a measure was taken in order to completely move the corrective labor colony of Dushanbe outside the capital,” commented minister.
“The construction of the first colony is already underway in the city of Vahdat. Part of the colony is planned to be commissioned later this year. Another colony is planned to be built in the Rudaki district. Currently, the issue around designing a colony in Rudaki is being resolved,” he continued.
According to the data of the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan, there are currently more than 12,000 prisoners in various correctional labor colonies in the country.
Tajik Energy Minister Attends Opening of International Electric Power Forum in Kazan
Tajik Deputy FM Receives Credentials Copies from New Pakistani Ambassador
Tajik National University, USGS Discuss Expanding Geology Cooperation
CIS Officials Meet in Minsk to Prepare Upcoming Summits
Tajikistan, China Sign Deal to Expand Health Cooperation
Emomali Rahmon Calls for Strengthening Patriotism Among Youth at Navruz Celebration
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Discuss Expanding Customs Cooperation
Tajikistan Eyes Renewable Energy Boost With 500-MW Solar Initiative
Experts to Discuss Climate Resilience at Dushanbe Water Conference
Meeting of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe to Host International Forum on Sustainable Development, Green and Digital Transformation in April 2026
Tajik Delegation Competes at International Delphic Games in Kyrgyzstan
