According to his statement, in 2025, the number of such offenses decreased by more than 23% — equivalent to 314 cases compared to the previous year.
Habibullo Vohidzoda emphasized that this reduction was made possible by President Emomali Rahmon's directive not to initiate criminal cases for 'likes' and comments on social media. Efforts to clarify this issue were also intensified.
As a result, 405 individuals who had previously faced sanctions for extremist and terrorist actions were released from criminal prosecution.
It is important to note that the abolition of criminal liability for 'likes' and reposts, which was supported by the Parliament of Tajikistan, was signed by the president in May 2025. The president noted that some government agencies were initiating criminal cases against citizens without sufficient grounds, and this practice needed to be stopped.
At the press conference, the Chairman of the Supreme Court Rustam Mirzozoda also reported that the cases of people convicted for 'likes' and comments on the internet could be reconsidered.
