Additional Name(s): Aleksandr Sizikov, Сизиков Александр Васильевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Health Concerns: Blind

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 17 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: House Arrest

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Association

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition

Oleksandr Sizikov

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Oleksandr Sizikov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.

On July 7, 2020, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, detained Sizikov among others after searching their homes. Authorities accused him of leading a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, holding meetings for the organization, discussing religion and politics, recruiting new members, and possessing religious literature.  That same day, Sizikov was placed under house arrest.

In March 2023, Sizikov was hospitalized reportedly suffering from flu symptoms and severe headaches.

On May 17, 2023, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Sizikov to 17 years in prison for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC) and "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC). Sizikov remained under house arrest.

Sizikov is legally blind.

Sizikov is married with one child.

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