Former Aide To Imprisoned Tajik Judge Released From Prison In Amnesty

Aziza Haidarova, a former aide to imprisoned Judge Rustam Saidahmadzoda, told RFE/RL on September 12 that she had been released from prison through an amnesty after she covered all "financial damages" caused by her activities after being found guilty of fraud, embezzlement, and forgery. Haidarova was imprisoned in December to 10 years in the case, which gained notoriety after her relatives said she was framed for refusing to testify against her former boss, who was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison in April on several charges, including abuse of office and fraud. His sentence was later cut by 18 months. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Tajik Service, click here.