Sobirjon Babaniyazov
Blogger / social media user; described as a father of three in one civil society account.
Imprisoned under a 3-year sentence for Telegram video/audio messages. Released.
Article 158 — insulting the president, including reporting that he was charged under Article 158 part 3 in relation to Telegram videos/audio message
Sentenced by Hazarasp District Criminal Court (Khorezm region) on 3 February 2022. Reporting says the prosecution focused on several short videos and audio messages posted to Telegram; he apologized in court and said he was drunk, describing despair over gas shortages and unemployment.
Serving sentence in Uzbekistan’s prison system; specific institution not publicly identified in the cited sources.
No reliable public reporting describing a specific health condition.
