Additional Name(s): Maksim Yevgeniyevich Morozov, Морозов Максим Евгеньевич

Gender: Male

Current Location: Detention Center No. 4, Kemerovo

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 3 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/6/2021

Date of Sentencing: August/15/2023

Date of Release: August/15/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Online Activity Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Maksim Morozov

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Maksim Morozov was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On August 6, 2021, authorities arrested Morozov after accusing him of "convening and holding meetings of its members and holding talks” via Zoom. The following day, he 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 August 1, 2023, the prosecution reclassified Morozov's charges to “participating in the activities of a public or religious association, or any other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-2 RCC).

On August 15, 2023, the Taiginsky City Court of the Kemerovo Region sentenced Morozov to three years in prison. Morozov was released following the verdict since he had already served his sentence in pre-trial detention.

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Additional Name(s): Parisa Rohizadegan, پریسا روحی زادگان

Gender: Female

Current Location: Adel-Abad Prison

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October/10/2022

Date of Sentencing: May/18/2022

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials

Parisa Roohi Zadegan

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Parisa Roohi Zadegan is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

In 2016, authorities arrested Zadegan reportedly in relation to her being Baha'i.

On an unspecified date, Zadegan was released on bail.

On May 18, 2022, the Shiraz Revolutionary Court sentenced Zadegan to two years in prison for “propaganda against the regime, forming anti-regime groups and collaboration with hostile countries in the form of Baha’i organization.”

On October 10, 2022, authorities in Shiraz took into custody Zadegan in order for her to begin serving her sentence.

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Additional Name(s): Artur Vladislavovich Putintsev, Путинцев Артур Владиславович

Gender: Male

Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Orel

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/9/2020

Date of Sentencing: October/13/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

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

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Artur Putintsev

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Artur Putintsev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On December 9, 2020, authorities in Oryol detained Putintsev following searches of the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses.

In October 2021, Putintsev 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 October 13, 2023, the Sovetskiy District Court sentenced Putintsev to six years in prison.

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