Researchers at Risk: The Detention of Alex Sodiqov – Exeter Central Asian Studies Network

A global discussion taking place June 26- July 1. 2014

Join the London Discussion:

Friday, June 27 (12pm-1pm)

SOAS, Khalili Lecture Theatre, Main Building (Basement),

London, UK

Since 16 June 2014 Alexander Sodiqov, a young scholar and PhD student at the University of Toronto, has been in the custody of the security services in Tajikistan. The detention incommunicado of a young scholar has generated an international outcry—from students, from scholars, from universities,
from human rights groups, and from foreign governments. In this global discussion, held in at least nine settings, scholars consider not only the latest information about Sodiqov’s detention but also
the broader implications for research scholars around the globe.

Chair: Professor Jonathan Goodhand, (SOAS)

Principal Speakers:

Dr. John Heathershaw (University of Exeter)

Saule Mukhametrakhimova, (Central Asia Editor, IWPR)

About ExCAS

The Exeter Central Asian Studies research group (ExCAS) was formed in 2010 and now includes as active members around ten doctoral students and alumni, including five members of the University of Central Asia’s Faculty Development Programme, as well as academic staff, honorary fellows and associates of the University of Exeter. The group includes scholars of Political Science, Sociology, Islamic studies, social mobilization, civil society, gender studies, conflict studies and International Relations.

Our focus is the five former Soviet Central Asian republics plus Afghanistan but our seminars and events frequently include persons with interests in neighbouring or comparable regions including Chinese Turkestan, Russia, the Caucasus, Iran, Turkey and other parts of the Middle East.

Please contact John Heathershaw for further information.