Zarina Yunusova says that she was hastily deported in order to prevent a thorough investigation of Umarali's death. His father, Rustam Nazarov, has remained in Russia, awaiting results of an investigation. Russian officials initially said the child died in the hospital after suffering respiratory problems. The parents have challenged this, insisting the boy was healthy. RFE/RL photographer Petr Shelomovskiy visited Yunusova after her return to her hometown of Obigarm, Tajikistan.
After Son's Death, Deportation, A Mother Mourns In Tajikistan
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Zarina's mother supervises one of her daughters, as she prepares a salad in their kitchen.
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Zarina's mother cooks pilaf for their guests in her kitchen.
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Zarina's brother feeds cattle in the barn outside the family home.
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Zarina's mother fills up water in front of the house.