Sweden: Prominent Uzbek Cleric In Critical Condition After Shooting

Sweden: Prominent Uzbek Cleric In Critical Condition After Shooting

Via RFE/RL:
Imam Obidkhon Qori Nazarov has survived an attempt on his life in the Swedish city of Stromsund.

A source close to Nazarov said he remained in critical condition after being shot three or four times.

Nazarov has been living in Sweden since he was granted political asylum in 2006.

With tens of thousands of followers and admirers, he is considered one of the most powerful opponents of the regime of Uzbek President Islam Karimov.

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