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Imagine this: a man, disabled since childhood, has lived in his home for 54 years. This home was everything to him—his world, his refuge, his last sanctuary of safety. But one day, that world came crashing down. For some absurd reason, he was unable to obtain the documents necessary to privatize his home. Meanwhile, a commercial enterprise, seizing the opportunity, managed to claim ownership of his tiny plot of land—just one hundredth of a hectare. For them, it was just another asset, but for him, it was his life. The court decided to evict this man, effectively leaving him nowhere to go! How can a state that prides itself on its legal norms and social justice allow such a thing?
This shocking story was shared by Elena Babenko, a member of the lower house of parliament and the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan. It was to her that the neighbors of the disabled man turned for help.
What happened?
For some reason, the man was unable to obtain the documents to privatize his home. This was his only mistake, but it became catastrophic when the company ZAFARLI TONG SAVDO took advantage of the situation and claimed his small, yet dearly cherished, plot of land.
The court of first instance, recognizing the injustice of the situation, demanded that the entrepreneurs provide him with alternative housing. But this was only the beginning of the real tragedy. In the appeals court, the company executed a cunning maneuver: they offered Yusupov another “residential” space—a guardhouse at the entrance to their territory. A guardhouse that is not part of the residential fund, where it is impossible to register residency, let alone live. It was a pathetic and cynical deception, but the appeals court, without delving into the details, ruled to evict Yusupov.
“How can a lawful social state, where the highest value is supposed to be the individual, throw a sick man out onto the street? Or are the disabled not people?” Babenko remarked.
Yusupov has no relatives, no one to help him in this terrifying moment. Now, he is deprived not only of a roof over his head but also of hope for justice. The only place he may find shelter is under the windows of the judge who ruled to evict him.
But the fight for justice is not over yet. Yusupov’s case will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. Neighbors and the board of the Andijan Regional Branch of the Russian Cultural Center of Uzbekistan have filed petitions to protect his rights. They refuse to accept this injustice and will do everything possible to return Yusupov his home and dignity.
This story is not just about one person. It is about all of us. Any one of us could be in Yusupov’s place. Today it’s him; tomorrow it could be someone else. It is up to us to stand up for each other and ensure that injustice does not prevail. Can we turn a blind eye to this? Can we allow people to be thrown out onto the streets? This story is our shared challenge, and we must do everything we can to ensure that justice prevails.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.
