The Uzbek Ministry of Internal Affairs has instigated a criminal case against Nuriddinov Khudoyor, also known as Abu Walid, who is accused of being a member of an international terrorist organization and who covered the conflict in Syria. The announcement was made via the ministry’s press service.
Born in 1994 in the Rishtan district of Ferghana, Khudoyor faces multiple charges under Uzbekistan’s Criminal Code, including:
- Article 155-2: Training or travel for the purpose of terrorist activities,
- Article 159: Undermining the constitutional order of Uzbekistan,
- Article 223: Illegal travel abroad or entry into Uzbekistan,
- Article 244-2: Creation, management, or participation in extremist, separatist, or banned organizations.
According to the authorities, Khudoyor left for Russia in 2016 as a labor migrant, where he became influenced by international terrorist ideologies. He later traveled to Idlib, Syria, where he engaged in propaganda activities. The Uzbek authorities report that his actions led to the deaths of several Uzbek citizens who were recruited and killed in fighting in Syria.
Khudoyor continues to promote jihad through social networks and YouTube, giving a religious pretext for his activities. His accounts and pages are banned in Uzbekistan, and those found storing, distributing, or transporting his content face legal action.
