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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