Today marks the birthday of Turkmen civil activist Alisher Sakhatov. However, this day is not a celebration, but a painful reminder of his disappearance and the complete lack of information about his fate. For many months, his whereabouts have remained unknown. There have been no official explanations. No results of any investigation. Not even a basic answer to the most important questions: Is he alive? Is he safe? Alisher Sakhatov was one of those who spoke openly about the challenges faced by citizens of Turkmenistan. He raised issues of human rights, freedom, and justice, becoming a voice for those who were denied the ability to speak. His disappearance is not an isolated case, but an alarming signal pointing to a broader problem of impunity and lack of transparency. When activists disappear without a trace and state authorities provide no answers, it undermines the foundations of human rights and erodes trust in institutions. On this day, it is especially important to remember that behind every disappeared person there is a family, children, and loved ones who continue to live in uncertainty and waiting. The Human Rights Platform of the Civic Movement “Dayanç” once again calls on the international community, human rights organizations, and relevant state authorities to: establish the whereabouts of Alisher Sakhatov conduct an effective and transparent investigation hold those responsible accountable ensure the protection of civil activists Silence in such cases is unacceptable. It is not neutrality — it is complicity. Today is not only a birthday. It is a day of remembrance. And a day of demand: truth, accountability, and justice.
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