Press Release
Butcher of Mid-Asia, Karimov Extends Hizb ut Tahrir Members' Sentence Another Three or More Years!
(Translated)

The enemy of Allah, the tyrant of Uzbekistan, Karimov who is vindictive against Islam, shows his hatred against Muslims in general, and especially against Hizb ut Tahrir members. He fabricates false criminal charges against Hizb members to prolong their prison term or to suspend their released after serving their term.

After Hizb members, who were arrested between 1999- 2000, completed their 10-14 year prison sentence; Karimov and his thugs refused to release them by fabricating criminal charges against them; sentencing them with additional prison time.  Among these Shababs are: Brother Sameen from Engekurgan from the province of Fergana detained for 19 years. Abdumana from Margelana was sentenced a second term of 3.5 years.  Madhfur Ahmaduf from Andijan was also sentenced for a second term of 3 years. Qadrat Khujah was sentenced 3.5 years.  Merazah Kantif Nusrallah sentenced to six years.  Women are not even safe from arrest, torture, and extension of their prison term; for example, Sister Goibefa Umeda was sentenced a second term of 3 years.  Other examples are Meruj Khun, sentenced a second term of 3 years and Lakevya Adulat, from the province of Surkhan Darenski, also sentenced for a second term to 3 years. The list is too long to mention all the names.

The men and women who are released are not safe from the oppressive Karimov and his intelligence forces.  The intelligence forces blackmail Hizb members to cooperate with them, as a hopeless desperate effort from Karimov's intelligence by implanting his agents within Hizb ut Tahrir. In addition, the Interior Ministry abuses women by forcing them into forced cleaning labor, despite their bad health conditions.

It is the criminal Karimov's cheap tactics that the National Security Council and Intelligence Agencies attempt to disgrace these chaste Muslim women by threatening to remove their clothes so they can video record them nude, in order to dishonor them.  The women are also escorted to prostitution houses to perjure that they work in these types of houses. They also force these women in their Shariah dress to dance for entertainment in night clubs with their hijab to dishonor Hijab-wearing females.

Other vulgar tactics used by Karimov's thugs are the psychological pressure on the prisoners and their families by forbidding the prisoners to see their children while in prison; despite these families traveling hundreds of kilometers and their financial problems they suffer from; even though the families come on the scheduled visit, but do not see their family member with the excuse he is in solitary confinement or in the dungeons.

However, with the blessings of Allah (swt), despite all the torture, violence, harassment, intimidation, and threats, as well as the hundreds of Shuhad (martyrs) who passed away are from the patient and Muhtasib ones. All these torture techniques did not break the numerous men and women of Hizb ut Tahrir who strongly adhere to the Hizb's call and determination in order to achieve its goal.

The huge sacrifices made by the men and women of Hizb ut Tahrir on the path to awaken the Ummah and rid it from the corrupt reality they live in; in spite of Karimov's injustice, oppression, and aggression against his people.  Yet, people were able to distinguish between the righteous and treacherous; between a friend and enemy, enabling them turn to the Hizb in huge numbers where they cling to it as one clings to his children.  But, those who become a part of the Hizb are aware of the oppression, tyranny, suffering, and hardships that may await them.  They choose to walk this path sacrificing their money and selves for the Nusrah of Allah's (swt) Deen.

(يُرِيدُونَ أَنْ يُطْفِئُوا نُورَ اللَّهِ بِأَفْوَاهِهِمْ وَيَأْبَى اللَّهُ إِلَّا أَنْ يُتِمَّ نُورَهُ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْكَافِرُونَ)

"Fain would they extinguish Allah's light with their mouths, but Allah will not allow but that His light should be perfected, Even though the unbelievers may detest (it)." [9: 32]

 Oh Muslims in Uzbekistan!

The Khilafah "Caliphate" will soon be established, Allah (swt) willing, it is very close; and when it is established it will be Noor for the loyal worshippers of Allah (swt) but it will be fire for the enemies of Allah (swt) - the enemies like Karimov and his atrocious thugs.

 The Heroes, Men and Women of Hizb ut Tahrir in Uzbekistan!

Your blood and pain have not been lost, Inshallah. It is all ‘Ajr and Thawab from Allah (swt). The Khilafah "Caliphate" will retaliate against those who have oppressed you.  Allah (swt) will avenge the Believers.

(كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَأَغْلِبَنَّ أَنَا وَرُسُلِي إِنَّ اللَّهَ قَوِيٌّ عَزِيزٌ)

"Allah has decreed: "It is I and My apostles who must prevail": for Allah is one full of strength, able to enforce His will." [58: 21]

  Othman Bakhash
Director of The Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir