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202380 minPG-13documentary

Askarov

202380 minPG-13documentary

In 2010, Azimjon Askarov was arrested during interethnic conflicts in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, and later sentenced to life in prison.

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In 2010, Azimjon Askarov was arrested during interethnic conflicts in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, and later sentenced to life in prison.

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Elyor Nemat

Elyor Nematdirector

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Azimjon Askarov, a Kyrgyz human rights defender, documented crimes committed by law enforcement in Kyrgyzstan. In 2010, during violent interethnic conflicts in Osh, he was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. Askarov died in custody in 2020 under unclear circumstances. The film follows his family and friends as they seek justice for his wrongful conviction and untimely death. Their efforts highlight the ongoing fight for accountability in the region.

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