Additional Name(s): Эюпов Азамат Серверович
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Health Concerns: Suffered stroke
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 17 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: February/17/2021
Date of Sentencing: July/19/2022
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Ethnoreligious Identity Protesting Religious Freedom Conditions Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism
Azamat Eyupov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.
On February 17, 2021, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, detained Eyupov, accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization.
In May 2022, it was reported that Eyupov had suffered a stroke and was not provided adequate medical care.
On July 19, 2022, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Eyupov to 17 years in prison for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC).
On May 24, 2023, the Military Court of Appeal in Vlasikha upheld Eyupov's sentence.
In July 2023, it was reported that Eyupov's health had deteriorated further. Eyupov has difficulty moving around.
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"Эюпов Азамат Серверович" Memorial
"Белогорское дело четверых о членстве в запрещённой «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial
"Фігуранта «справи кримських мусульман» Еюпова етапували до Челябінської області" Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
"Крымчанину Эюпову утвердили приговор по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" SOVA Center
"Effective death sentence against veteran Crimean Tatar activist for opposing repression in Russian-occupied Crimea" Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG)
"«У Азамата Эюпова признаки инсульта или микроинсульта» — передал его сокамерник Руслан Сулейманов" Crimean Solidarity
"Суды в Крыму арестовали на два месяца шесть мусульман по делам о причастности к запрещённой «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial Human Rights Center
Additional Name(s): Alim Sufyanov, Суфьянов Алим Нуритдинович
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 12 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July/7/2020
Date of Sentencing: May/17/2023
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 Ethnoreligious Identity Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition
Alim Sufianov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.
On July 7, 2020, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, detained Sufianov among others after searching their homes. Authorities accused him of participating in a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, attending meetings for the organization, discussing religion and politics, and recruiting new members.
On May 17, 2023, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Sufianov to 12 years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC) and "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC).
Sufianov is married.
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"Суфьянов Алим Нуритдинович" Memorial
USCIRF Issue Update: Russia’s Religious Freedom Violations in Ukraine July 2023
“Russia sentences blind and disabled Ukrainian to 17 years for discussing politics and religion” Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG)
“Суд в Крыму приговорил к длительным срокам троих мусульман по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»” Memorial
“Мы считаем политзаключёнными троих жителей Крыма, обвиняемых в причастности к «Хизб ут-Тахрир»” Memorial
“Russian Authorities In Occupied Crimea Detain Tatar Activists, Search Their Homes” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
Additional Name(s): Seyran Hayretdinov, Хайрединов Сейран Нуриевич
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes
Sentence: 12 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July/7/2020
Date of Sentencing: May/17/2023
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 Ethnoreligious Identity Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition
Seiran Khairedinov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.
On July 7, 2020, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, detained Khairedinov among others after searching their homes. Authorities accused him of participating in a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, attending meetings for the organization, discussing religion and politics, and recruiting new members.
On May 17, 2023, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Khairedinov to 12 years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC) and "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC).
In June 2023, it was reported that Khairedinov had been hospitalized in critical condition after developing a fever and rash all over his body. Prison authorities reportedly did not immediately bring him to the hospital after his health deteriorated.
Khairedinov is married with three children.
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"Хайрединов Сейран Нуриевич" Memorial
USCIRF Issue Update: Russia’s Religious Freedom Violations in Ukraine July 2023
"Фигуранта дела «Хизб ут-Тахрир» госпитализировали из СИЗО в критическом состоянии" OVD-Info
“Russia sentences blind and disabled Ukrainian to 17 years for discussing politics and religion” Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG)
“Суд в Крыму приговорил к длительным срокам троих мусульман по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»” Memorial
“Мы считаем политзаключёнными троих жителей Крыма, обвиняемых в причастности к «Хизб ут-Тахрир»” Memorial
“Russian Authorities In Occupied Crimea Detain Tatar Activists, Search Their Homes” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)