Additional Name(s): Danil Ilyasovich Kunakbayev, Кунакбаев Данил Ильясович
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: September/30/2015
Date of Sentencing: August/3/2016
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism
Danil Kunakbayev was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On September 30, 2015, authorities arrested Kunakbayev after accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. He and his colleagues allegedly attended meetings for the organization, studied the its literature, and sought to attract new supporters. Authorities raided Kunakbayev's home and reportedly confiscated organizational literature.
On August 3, 2016, the Moscow District Military Court sentenced Kunakbayev to eight years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).
On December 20, 2016, Kunakbayev's verdict was upheld.
On an unspecified date, Kunakbayev was released from prison after completing his sentence.
Kunakbayev is married with one child.
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