Why Is Prominent Uzbek Imam Mubashshir Ahmad Wanted by Authorities? – The Diplomat

On February 19, Alisher Tursunov, also known as Mubashshir Ahmad, was wanted in Uzbekistan for allegedly founding a banned organization, with charges later clarified to involve improper distribution of religious materials. Despite his pro-government stance, Ahmad faced challenges, including dismissal from the Muslim Board and fines for publishing religious content without formal approval. In August 2023, his popular multimedia project Azon.uz abruptly shut down, leading to his detention in Turkiye in December 2023 under undisclosed reasons before being released in February 2024, reflecting the religious repression in Uzbekistan and the extradition agreement between Turkiye and Uzbekistan.

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