David Petrosov

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Turkmenistan

Ethnic Group: Turkmen

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 1 Year's Imprisonment

Date of Sentencing: September/30/2019

Date of Release: September/30/2020

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Conscientious Objection Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Refusing & Absconding Military Service

David Petrosov

Extra Bio Info:

David Petrosov was imprisoned for refusing to serve in the military on religious grounds.

On September 30, 2019, Petrosov was sentenced to one year in a labor camp for "rejecting call-up to military service" (Art. 219-1 TCC).  The date and circumstances of his arrest were unspecified.

On October 29, 2019, Petrosov's appeal was denied.

On September 30, 2020, Petrosov was released.