Additional Name(s): Enver Nebiyevich Bekirov, Бекиров Энвер Небиевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Health Concerns: Stroke

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 18 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: February/11/2016

Date of Sentencing: November/12/2019

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 Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition

Inver Bekirov

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Inver Bekirov imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.

On February 11, 2016, authorities arrested Bekirov, a construction worker and guard, following a raid on his home. Bekirov was accused of being a member of the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. He and his colleagues allegedly held meetings where they studied the organization's literature and ideology and discussed political and social issues.

In August 2018, it was announced that Bekirov would be charged with "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC) and "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC).

On November 12, 2019, Bekirov was sentenced to 18 years in prison and one year of restricted freedom for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC) and "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC). Bekirov was tried alongside five other defendants, all Crimean Tatar Muslims, many of whom were prominently involved in political opposition to the occupation and human rights advocacy.

On June 25, 2020, Bekirov's sentence was upheld.

In July 2021, Bekirov reportedly suffered a stroke while in custody. He remains in poor health.

Bekirov has three children.

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Additional Name(s): Ilshat Nelevich Battalov, Батталов Ильшат Нэлевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 17 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: March//2016

Date of Sentencing: February/2/2018

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Ilshat Battalov

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Ilshat Battalov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

In March 2016, authorities arrested Battalov after being accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. Prosecutors accused him of holding Hizb ut-Tahrir meetings, studying the organization's literature, and seeking to attract new members for the organization.

On February 2, 2018, the Volga District Military Court sentenced Battalov to 17 years in prison for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC).

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Additional Name(s): Danil Zamilovich Bagautdinov, Багаутдинов Данил Замилович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 11 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: April/24/2018

Date of Sentencing: December//2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Danil Bagautdinov

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Danil Bagautdinov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On April 24, 2018, authorities arrested Bagautdinov after accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization.  Prosecutors accused him of participating in Hizb ut-Tahrir meetings where participants studied the organization's literature and of seeking to attract new members for the organization.

In December 2019, the Central District Military Court sentenced Bagautdinov to 11 years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).

Bagautdinov has two children.

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