The trial of 19 suspects, including Tajik nationals, for the March 2024 terror attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow is set to begin. The attack resulted in over 140 deaths and more than 550 injuries, with ISIS-K claiming responsibility. Ethnic profiling and arbitrary arrests of Central Asians have surged in Russia following the attack. Russian authorities amended laws to increase police powers over migrants. A Human Rights Watch report documented coordinated attacks on Central Asians, emphasizing the growing xenophobia and targeting of migrant workers, a vital component of the Russian economy.
The March 2024 attack left more than 140 people dead and over 550 injured in Russia’s worst terrorist act in years, claimed by ISIS-K.
Amid the backlash against Central Asian immigrants following the attack, Russian authorities intensified their targeting and profiling of Tajik nationals, leading to arbitrary arrests.
Despite the essential role of Central Asian migrants in the economy, Russian officials continue to increase pressure on migrants, introducing a new system for monitoring workers.
Human Rights Watch reported on coordinated attacks against Central Asian men in Russia, highlighting the rise of xenophobia and the lack of condemnation from authorities.
Collection
[
|
...
]