Razi Humbatov
Additional Name(s): Razi Gumbatov
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Azerbaijan
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Shi'a
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July/7/2021
Date of Sentencing: May/20/2022
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Online Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Drug Trafficking & Illicit Drug Use
Razi Humbatov
Extra Bio Info:
Razi Humbatov is imprisoned in relation to his religious association.
On July 7, 2021, plainclothes officers arrested Humbatov, a member of the unregistered Muslim Unity Movement (MUM) organization, reportedly for criticizing authorities on social media. Humbatov was reportedly tortured while detained.
On May 20, 2022, the Baku Grave Crimes Court sentenced Humbatov to six years in prison for "illegally purchasing or storing with a view of selling, manufacturing, processing, transporting, transferring or selling of narcotics or psychotropic substances in large amount" (Art. 234.4.3 ACC).
Sources:
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“Court sentences religious activist to 6 years of imprisonment” Turan.az
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2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Azerbaijan U.S. Department of State
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“‘Muslim Unity’ activist detained in Azerbaijan” Caucasian Knot