61 Uzbek citizens are serving sentences in a colony in Irkutsk
Immediate medical assistance provided to two Uzbek citizens suffering from heart and kidney diseases in a colony
61 Uzbeks serving sentences in Irkutsk colony
Aslam Akbarov, the Consul General of Uzbekistan in Novosibirsk, met with compatriots being held in Penal Colony No. 19 in the Irkutsk region.
It is reported that 61 citizens of Uzbekistan, convicted under various articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, are serving their sentences in this facility.
During the meeting, the diplomat spoke individually with the compatriots, listened to their complaints and appeals, studied their suggestions, and answered their questions.
During the visit, measures were also taken to resolve certain issues on the spot. In particular, the issue of providing urgent medical assistance to two citizens suffering from heart and kidney diseases was resolved.
The Consul General emphasized to the compatriots that their rights and interests are under state protection. He also stated that the Consulate General is ready to provide necessary consular and legal assistance, including legal advice and assistance in accessing attorney services.