Additional Name(s): Аметхану Абдулвапову
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: 10 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: February/9/2022
Date of Sentencing: March/15/2023
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Ethnoreligious Identity Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition
Ametkhan Abdulvapov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.
On February 9, 2022, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, detained several individuals, including Abdulvapov, a Crimean Solidarity activist, after searching their homes. Investigators accused Abdulvapov of participating in a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization and discussing religion and politics.
On March 15, 2023, the Southern Military District Court sentenced Abdulvapov to ten years and six months in prison for “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 November 27, 2023, the Military Court of Appeal upheld Abdulvapov's sentence.
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"Утвержден приговор крымчанину Абдулвапову" SOVA Center
"Крымскотатарскому активисту утвердили приговор сроком на 10,5 лет колонии строгого режима" OVD-Info
USCIRF Issue Update: Russia’s Religious Freedom Violations in Ukraine July 2023
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Russia-Occupied Territories of Ukraine U.S. Department of State
"New brutal sentence in Russia’s 'liquidation of dissenters' in occupied Crimea" Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG)
"Russian Court Sentences Crimean Tatar Activist To 10.5 Years In Prison On Charges He Rejects" Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
"«Я не имею отношения к терроризму». 34-летнего крымского татарина приговорили к 10,5 годам тюрьмы" Crimean Solidarity
"Russia seeks 12-year sentence against Crimean Tatar claiming 'terrorism' in a religious discussion 7 years ago" Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG)
"Four Crimean Tatars Detained After Their Homes Searched" Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
Additional Name(s): Османов Ансар Исмаилович
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Russia
Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 20 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: February/9/2022
Date of Sentencing: June/16/2023
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Ethnoreligious Identity Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition
Ansar Osmanov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.
On February 9, 2022, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukraine, detained several individuals, including Osmanov, a Crimean Solidarity activist, after searching their homes. Investigators accused Osmanov of leading a cell of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, possessing specific religious literature, discussing religion, and recruiting members to the organization. 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 June 16, 2023, the Southern Military District Court sentenced Osmanov to 20 years in prison.
Related Cases: Marlen Mustafayev, Ametkhan Abdulvapov, Ernes Seytosmanov
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"Османов Ансар Исмаилович" Memorial
USCIRF Issue Update: Russia’s Religious Freedom Violations in Ukraine July 2023
"Russia passes record 20-year sentence in revenge for Crimean Solidarity human rights defence" Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG)
"Another Crimean Tatar Activist Gets A Lengthy Prison Term in Russia On Terrorism Charges" Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
"Крымскотатарского активиста Ансара Османова приговорили к 20 годам колонии" Memorial
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Russia-Occupied Territories of Ukraine U.S. Department of State
"Russia demands 18-year sentence for Crimean Solidarity human rights activism in occupied Crimea" Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHPG)
"Мы считаем политзаключённым крымскотатарского активиста Ансара Османова" Memorial
"Four Crimean Tatars Detained After Their Homes Searched" Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
Additional Name(s): Таиров Рустем Мансурович
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 Tairov is imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.
On August 17, 2021, authorities in Russian-occupied, Crimea, Ukraine, detained five people, including Tairov, after searching their homes. Authorities accused Tairov 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 Tairov to 12 years in prison.
On November 20, 2023, the Military Court of Appeal upheld Tairov's sentence.
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"Таиров Рустем Мансурович" Memorial
"Второе севастопольское дело о членстве в запрещённой «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" Memorial
"Утвержден приговор четырем крымским татарам по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" SOVA Center
USCIRF Issue Update: Russia’s Religious Freedom Violations in Ukraine July 2023
"Вынесен приговор четырем крымским татарам по делу «Хизб ут-Тахрир»" SOVA Center
"Прокурор по делу Джеббара Бекирова огласил беседу подсудимых об исламе, как доказательство обвинения" Crimean Solidarity