Additional Name(s): Azizbek Khalikovich Inamov, Инамов Азизбек Халикович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Ethnic Group: Uzbek

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 11 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: November/7/2012

Date of Sentencing: June/30/2014

Date of Release: November/15/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Incitement to Commit Crime & Violence Terrorism Treason & Sedition

Azizbek Inamov

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Azizbek Inamov was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On November 7, 2012, authorities arrested Inamov after accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization.

On June 30, 2014, the Moscow City Court sentenced Inamov to 11 years in prison and fined 200,000 rubles for "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), and "inciting others to commit crimes envisioned under Article 278 of the Russian Criminal Code" (Art. 205.1-1 RCC).

On December 11, 2014, the Supreme Court of the Russia upheld Inamov's sentence.

On November 7, 2023, Inamov was released from prison after completing his sentence. He was immediately placed in the Temporary Detention Center for Foreign Citizens. 

On November 15, 2023, Inamov was deported from Russia to Uzbekistan.

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