In a new report, the United Nations Committee Against Torture says Tajik authorities resort to pre-trial detention that can last up to 15 months, and noted a high number of deaths in custody.
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The group also called on Tajikistan to guarantee the judiciary's independence.
The UN forum is comprised of 10 independent experts and monitors compliance with a 1984 treaty banning torture and other degrading treatment.
The conclusions were issued at the end of a three-week meeting, during which the committee also examined Russia's record.
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