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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