Seyed Morad Halimov, an official of the Tajik prison organization, has resigned from his position because his brother, Gol Morad Halimov, is a wanted colonel for joining ISIS. Three other relatives of Mr. Halimov have also been convicted on charges related to terrorist activities; the younger brothers of the Halimov family, named Kamal and Nazir, along with his nephew Al, have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from seven to 18 years. They were accused of attempting to join ISIS and planning illegal border crossings. Kamal, Nazir, and Al were arrested last July while allegedly trying to illegally cross the border into Afghanistan. Tajik officials state that these three were apprehended during a police operation, during which four family members were killed. In another case, Behruz, the eldest son of Gol Morad Halimov, was arrested last April and faces charges of attempting to join a foreign militant group. A Tajik official told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that after the sentencing of his family members, it was legally impossible for Seyed Morad Halimov to continue his work in the prison administration. This official, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, 'According to the law, if relatives of government employees are sentenced to prison, the employees lose their right to work in that agency.' Seyed Morad Halimov had also resigned three years ago after his brother Gol Morad joined ISIS, but Tajik government officials did not accept his resignation, stating they were satisfied with his work and saw no reason to hold him accountable for his brother's actions. In August 2016, the U.S. State Department identified Gol Morad Halimov as a key member of ISIS and offered a $3 million reward for information on his whereabouts. Iraqi media have reported that Gol Morad Halimov has been appointed as the 'Minister of War' in the Islamic State. Several reports have emerged regarding the possible death of Gol Morad Halimov in Iraq, but Tajik officials have not confirmed this.
Resignation of a Tajik Prison Official Due to Family Ties with ISIS
Seyed Morad Halimov, a Tajik prison official, resigned due to his family's connections to ISIS, including his brother being a wanted militant. This situation raises concerns about the influence of extremist groups in Tajikistan and the implications for national security.
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📰 What Happened
Seyed Morad Halimov resigned after family ties to ISIS were revealed.
- Seyed Morad Halimov dismiss Tajik prison organization
- Tajik officials arrest Kamal Halimov, Nazir Halimov, Al Halimov
- U.S. State Department designate Gol Morad Halimov
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The resignation of a prison official due to family ties with ISIS underscores the deep-rooted issues of terrorism in Central Asia.
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