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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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