Additional Name(s): Azat Galimzyanovich Adiyev, Adiev Azat Galimzyanovich, Адиев Азат Галимзянович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 19 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October/14/2014

Date of Sentencing: December/8/2017

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 Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Crimes Involving Minors Extremism Terrorism

Azat Adiyev

Extra Bio Info:

Azat Adiyev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On October 14, 2014, authorities arrested Adiyev after raiding his home and confiscating computers and documents. Adiyev was accused of leading a cell of the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. He and his colleagues reportedly came together to read religious literature and discuss religious and political issues, all of which are ordinary religious activities. Adiyev was also specifically accused of trying to get a minor to join the organization.

On December 8, 2017, the Volga District Military Court sentenced Adiyev to 19 years in prison for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC), “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), and "involving a minor in the commission of a crime" (Art. 150-4 RCC).

Adiyev is married with four children.

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