Diplomats of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Vladivostok visited correctional facility No. 1 located in the Sakhalin region of Russia and met with Uzbek citizens held there. This was reported by the “Dunyo” agency.
It was reported that currently, 11 Uzbeks are serving sentences in this facility under various articles of the Russian Criminal Code.
During the visit, the diplomats familiarized themselves with the conditions created for the prisoners, including living quarters, dining and recreation areas. Also, a conversation was held with the prisoners.
During the conversation, the prisoners expressed satisfaction with the conditions in the facility. However, they stated their desire to serve the remainder of their sentences in Uzbekistan because they miss their relatives. In this regard, they requested practical assistance in transferring the remaining term of their sentences to institutions in Uzbekistan.
The diplomats stated that due to the absence of a separate agreement between Uzbekistan and Russia on the mutual transfer of prisoners, it is currently not possible to implement this issue.
