Additional Name(s): Мурасов Рустем Себатович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 12 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/17/2021

Date of Sentencing: May/31/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Association

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition

Rustem Murasov

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Rustem Murasov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.

On August 17, 2021, authorities in Russian-occupied, Crimea, Ukraine, detained five people, including Murasov, after searching their homes. Authorities accused Murasov of participating in a banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization cell, discussing religion and politics, and recruiting new members. He was charged with “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC) and "preparing for actions aimed at the forcible seizure of power or the forcible retention of power” (Art. 30-1/Art. 278 RCC).

On May 31, 2023, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Murasov to 12 years in prison.

On November 20, 2023, the Military Court of Appeal upheld Murasov's sentence.

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