Additional Name(s): Feliks Khasanovich Makhammadiyev, Махаммадиев Феликс, Махаммадиев Феликс Хасанович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 3 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/19/2019

Date of Sentencing: September/19/2019

Date of Release: January/20/2021

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Feliks Makhammadiyev

Extra Bio Info:

Feliks Makhammadiyev was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On June 12, 2018, authorities detained Makhammadiyev following a raid on his home. 

On June 21, 2018, Makhammadiyev was charged with "organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On May 20, 2019, the Frunzensky District Court of Saratov ordered Makhammadiyev's release and prohibited him from leaving his home at night and communicating with those involved in the case via telephone and internet.

On September 19, 2019, the Leninskiy District Court of Saratov sentenced Makhammadiyev to three years in prison. He was taken into state custody following the trial.

On December 20, 2019, Makhammadiyev's appeal was rejected.

On February 4, 2020, Makhammadiyev was transferred to Correctional Colony No. 1 in the Orenburg Region.

On February 6, 2020, Makhammadiyev was reportedly attacked in prison and subsequently hospitalized.

On May 8, 2020, it was learned that Makhammadiyev's Russian citizenship had been revoked. 

On December 31, 2020, Makhammadiyev was released from prison but placed in a detention center for foreign citizens. 

On January 20, 2021, authorities deported Makhammadiyev to Uzbekistan.

Makhammadiyev is married.

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