Additional Name(s): Бекиров Джеббар Сейранович
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: 17 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: Ethnoreligious Identity Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition
Dzhebbar Bekirov
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Dzhebbar Bekirov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.
On August 17, 2021, authorities in Russian-occupied, Crimea, Ukraine, detained five people, including Bekirov, after searching their homes. Authorities accused Bekirov of organizing a banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization cell, discussing religion and politics, and recruiting new members. He was charged with "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).
On May 31, 2023, the Southern District Military Court sentenced Bekirov to 17 years in prison.
On November 20, 2023, the Military Court of Appeal upheld Bekirov's sentence.
Related Cases: Raif Fevziyev, Zavur Abdullayev, Rustem Murasov, Rustem Tairov
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"Бекиров Джеббар Сейранович" Memorial
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"Второе севастопольское дело о членстве в запрещённой «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial
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"Утвержден приговор четырем крымским татарам по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" SOVA Center
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USCIRF Issue Update: Russia’s Religious Freedom Violations in Ukraine July 2023
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"Вынесен приговор четырем крымским татарам по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" SOVA Center
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"Прокурор по делу Джеббара Бекирова огласил беседу подсудимых об исламе, как доказательство обвинения" Crimean Solidarity
Additional Name(s): Насыров Вадим Гайфуллаевич
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Sentence: 18 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July/6/2021
Date of Sentencing: March/5/2024
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Incitement to Commit Crime & Violence Terrorism
Vadim Nasyrov
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Vadim Nasyrov is imprisoned for his religious activity and association.
On July 6, 2021, authorities arrested Nasyrov after searching his home. Investigators accused him of creating a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization in Chelyabinsk, recruiting new members, and discussing religion, politics, and the oppression of Muslims. There are conflicting reports about Nasyrov's charges. He was charged with inciting others to commit terrorism (Art. 205.1-1 RCC) and either “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC) or "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC).
On March 5, 2024, the Central District Military Court of Yekaterinburg sentenced Nasyrov to 18 years in prison for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC) and inciting others to commit terrorism (Art. 205.1-1 RCC).
Nasyrov previously served six years in prison for his Hizb ut-Tahrir activities.
Related Cases: Marat Bazarbayev
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"Насыров Вадим Гайфуллаевич" Memorial
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"Двух мусульман из Челябинска приговорили к длительным срокам лишения свободы" Memorial
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"Вынесен приговор двоим челябинцам, обвиняемым в причастности к «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" SOVA Center
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"Второе Челябинское дело о членстве в запрещённой «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial
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"4 марта Вадиму Насырову и Марату Базарбаеву вынесут приговор по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial
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"Мы считаем политзаключёнными Марата Базарбаева и Вадима Насырова" Memorial
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"Двоих жителей Челябинска судят по делу о причастности к «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" OVD-Info
Additional Name(s): Базарбаев Марат Тукмурзаевич
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Sentence: 14 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July/6/2021
Date of Sentencing: March/5/2024
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Incitement to Commit Crime & Violence Terrorism
Marat Bazarbayev
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Marat Bazarbayev is imprisoned for his religious activity and association.
On July 6, 2021, authorities arrested Bazarbayev after searching his home. Investigators accused him of creating a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization in Chelyabinsk, recruiting new members, and discussing religion, politics, and the oppression of Muslims. Bazarbayev was charged with “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC) and inciting others to commit terrorism (Art. 205.1-1 RCC).
On March 5, 2024, the Central District Military Court of Yekaterinburg sentenced Bazarbayev to 14 years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC) and inciting others to commit terrorism (Art. 205.1-1 RCC).
Bazarbayev previously served six years in prison for his Hizb ut-Tahrir activities.
Related Cases: Vadim Nasyrov
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"Базарбаев Марат Тукмурзаевич" Memorial
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"Двух мусульман из Челябинска приговорили к длительным срокам лишения свободы" Memorial
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"Вынесен приговор двоим челябинцам, обвиняемым в причастности к «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" SOVA Center
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"Второе Челябинское дело о членстве в запрещённой «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial
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"4 марта Вадиму Насырову и Марату Базарбаеву вынесут приговор по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial
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"Мы считаем политзаключёнными Марата Базарбаева и Вадима Насырова" Memorial
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"Двоих челябинцев судят по обвинению в причастности к "Хизб ут-Тахрир"" SOVA Center