DUSHANBE, June 7, 2013, Asia-Plus – The Board of the Coalition for Democracy and Civil Society (CDCS) has released a statement, in which it notes that it adheres to the principle of non-violence in politics.
The statement, in particular, says that “after analysis of the situation and possible consequences of development of political processes in Tajikistan, especially during a presidential election year, which can see all possible provocations and intrigues, members of the Coalition have come to a conclusion that under such conditions the theory of non-violence in politics will become the foundation of the ideology.”
“We consider that under such conditions neither the authorities nor opposition have the right to resort to violence or provocations leading to violence.”
We will recall that the Coalition for Democracy and Civil Society was established in Tajikistan on May 25. A statement released by the Coalition on the same day notes that establishment of the Coalition is conditioned by the fact that “Tajik democracy and civil society are in danger.” The Coalition is reportedly open to all public associations and other institutions of civil society as well as individual citizens.
The Coalition Board members include Mr. Rahmatillo Zoirov, the leader of the Social-Democratic Party of Tajikistan (SDPT), Mr. Mahmadali Hayit, the deputy head of the Islamic Revival Party (IRP), Mr. Mahmoudjon Qosimov, representative of the Initiative Group for formation of the New Tajikistan party, Mr. Abdughani Mahmadazimov, Head of the Association of Political Scientists of Tajikistan, Mr. Shodavlat Shonusayriyev, the member of the SDPT Political Council, Mr. Nouriddin Qarshiboyev, the head of the National Association of Independent Media of Tajikistan (Nansmit), Ms. Ramziya Mirzobekova, a journalist, Mr. Odina Rizoyev, the father of prison inmate Mahmurod Rizoyev, and Qirgizbek Qonunov, as representative of the youth.
