Additional Name(s): Абхаиров Арсен Ремзиевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 13 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: February/14/2019

Date of Sentencing: November/3/2020

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

Arsen Abkhairov

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Arsen Abkhairov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.

On February 14, 2019, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, arrested Abkhairov among others after accusing him of participating in a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, studying Islam and the organization's ideology, and inviting individuals to the organization's meetings.

On November 3, 2020, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Abkhairov to 13 years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).

On November 1, 2021, the Military Court of Appeal in Vlasikha upheld Abkhairov's sentence.

In May 2023, it was reported that Abkhairov suffered from varicose veins and has been denied proper dental care.

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