"He is hardworking and capable in China, but he has become an extremist when he goes abroad."
Tajikistan Why did immigrants become terrorists? Experts have around the topic explain why immigrants in the country are attracted to extremist and terrorist organizations and movements.
Not long ago, the names of two Tajikistan citizens involved in terrorist and armed attacks almost occupied the headlines of the world media. Although most media describe it as members of extremist and terrorist organizations, their relatives and friends in Tada do not believe in these "personal designs" and say that the two are hardworking and down-to-earth and tolerant in China. "Maybe someone has influenced them in the process of labor immigration to and led them astray."
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From Belgorod to Shiraz
In early November, Iranian media confirmed that Tajikistan citizen Komroni Subhong was a criminal who attacked the Shiraz temple in Iran and killed 13 people, and announced his Tajikistan passport. The attack took place on October 26, and IS (terrorist organization "Islamic State") claimed responsibility for the matter.
But in the school he once attended, the teachers said that Comroni was an introverted boy, and residents of his community also said that Comroni was very abide by the rules and often participated in community activities.
Esen and Comroni
On October 15 this year, Esen (Togedin) Aminzoda and his accomplices, who abide by laws and learn well in the eyes of relatives and friends, and attacked with guns at a military training ground in Belgorod, Russia, killing 11 people and injuring 15 people.
"I can't believe all this. He is excellent in his studies, obedient and sensible. His family is also educated. 7 months ago, he came to the school to visit his sister who was studying here and visit the teacher by the way." Essen's Russian teacher introduced to the media.
Like Comroni, Essen came to Russia a few months ago and worked in a restaurant with a labor card (no Russian nationality). It is not clear why he appeared in the Belgorod military training ground where almost all Russian citizens served.
The Tajikistan authorities have not yet explained the reasons for the two people participating in the above terrorist incident.
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immigration or trap?
After working as a labor immigration in Russia for several months, why did Comroni and Essen, who seemed to be "not in conflict with extremism, end up participating in these attacks? Why do some completely normal young Tajikistans "go to" terrorism after moving to Russia?
In fact, the Tajikistan authorities realized a few years ago that immigration is a major factor in attracting youth to join extremist groups. Three years ago, Mansurhong Umarov, then vice chairman of the Tajikistan National Security Council (now the Deputy Minister of Justice and Director of the General Administration of Criminal Execution), said at a MP hearing: "The labor immigration process of Tajikistan citizens has easily fallen into the influence of extremist groups and the Internet, and joins terrorist organizations."
Abdullah Davratov, who led the Russian labor immigration rights protection organization for several years, said that immigration is not the reason why extremists join the team, but the criminals seized the opportunity and opportunity.
He said that difficult legal situations often lead to psychological pain in immigrants, which is one of the reasons why they fall into the extremist missionary trap.
According to unofficial statistics, more than 1 million Tajikistan immigrants work in Russia, and one-third of Tajikistan families make a living by remittances from immigration.
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Immigration lacks religious education
At the same time, Afsini Mukim, an employee of the Tajikistan Religious Affairs Committee, said that the main reason for immigration to fall into the extremist trap is the lack of basic religious education.
Afsini Mukim
He said in an interview with the media two years ago that no one can guarantee how accurate the information and education immigrants get from the Internet and various circles. Because immigrants themselves cannot distinguish. This unregulated process may lead to some immigrants joining violent groups.
, and extremist missionaries abuse religious knowledge on the grounds that immigrants cannot obtain official information.
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"brainwashing" through the Internet
In Russian labor immigration rights defender Karimdzhong Yorov also pointed out that the lack of formal religious education and family education in Tajikistan is a major factor in "brainwashing" young immigrants.
Karimdzhong Yorov
He said: "Most fathers work abroad and mothers are busy with housework. So who educates and warns the children? Parents have responsibilities, but no conditions."
And extremist organizations will brainwash young people through the Internet, various chats, activities, and even by chance. In the process of brainwashing, money plays a secondary role, with the focus on thinking.
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Immigration needs protection
Tajikistan analyst Abdumalik Kodyrov said: "In recent years, Russia has paid less attention to this phenomenon. Representatives of extremist organizations have been willing to recruit people in religious places in Russia. Recruiting young Muslims to join the extremist movement. Unemployed young immigrants who have not received sufficient religious education will soon fall into the trap of these missionaries. "
Abdumalik Kodirov
He believes that another factor that stimulates immigrants to join Russian extremist organizations and movements is the deprivation of immigration rights.
"Sometimes, immigrants are forced to join one or another group, most of which are religious groups, in order to evade persecution by police and nationalists." Abdumalik Kodirov emphasized.
In addition, the lack of autonomy among young people is another factor in falling into the trap of extremist groups.
To prevent labor immigration from joining extremist groups and movements, Abdumalik Kodirov said that young people must be given autonomy and conditions for them to learn basic knowledge must be created for them, and the state must protect the rights of labor immigration.
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He concluded: "The immigration protection mechanism should take into account every issue. Others must see that Tajikistans have a 'backer'. At that time, the pressure on labor immigration and ordinary Tajikistans in Russia will be reduced, and they will not be forced to seek protection from others."
