Additional Name(s): Эмирусеинов Рустем Решатович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Health Concerns: Worsening eyesight, weight-loss, possible diabetes

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 17 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: February/14/2019

Date of Sentencing: November/3/2020

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Ethnoreligious Identity Religious Activity Religious Association

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Rustem Emiruseinov

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Rustem Emiruseinov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.

On February 14, 2019, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, arrested Emiruseinov among others after accusing him of leading a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, studying Islam and the organization's ideology, and inviting individuals to the organization's meetings.

On November 3, 2020, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Emiruseinov to 17 years in prison for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC).

On November 1, 2021, the Military Court of Appeal in Vlasikha upheld Emiruseinov's sentence.

In May 2023, it was reported that Emiruseinov was taken to a hospital in Saratov experiencing symptoms of diabetes. Emiruseinov's wife reported that his health has deteriorated while in prison and that prison authorities have failed to adequately treat his conditions. Emiruseinov reportedly complained of health problems for months that included the deterioration of his eyesight, loss of weight, and others. Only after several complaints from family did prison authorities provide a full medical examination.

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