Alam Aliyev

Additional Name(s): Alam Abdulaziz ogly Aliyev, Alam Abdulaziz Aliyev, Алиев Алам

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 6 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/19/2022

Date of Sentencing: December/19/2022

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Alam Aliyev

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Alam Aliyev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On May 17, 2018, security officers detained Aliyev after raiding his home.  Authorities accused him of holding religious services. He was charged with “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On May 25, 2018, Aliyev was released and placed on recognizance while still on trial/under investigation.

On December 19, 2022, the Birobidzhan District Court of the Jewish Autonomous Region sentenced Aliyev to six years and six months in prison. He was taken into custody following the verdict.

On June 1, 2023, the Court of the Jewish Autonomous Region upheld Aliyev's sentence.

Aliyev is married with two children.

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