Tajik Democratic Party Leader Registered
September 30, 2006
Masud Sobirov (file photo) (RFE/RL)
Sobirov defected from the party six months ago.
The Democratic Party recognizes Mahmadruzi Iskandarov, who is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence for corruption and banditry, as its leader.
Sobirov told RFE/RL's Tajik Service the Justice Ministry has informed the Central Election Commission of its decision, which would allow him to field a candidate in November's presidential election.