Additional Name(s): Enver Nebiyevich Bekirov, Бекиров Энвер Небиевич

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Ethnic Group: Crimean Tatar

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Health Concerns: Stroke

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 18 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: February/11/2016

Date of Sentencing: November/12/2019

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 Ethnoreligious Identity Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism Treason & Sedition

Inver Bekirov

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Inver Bekirov imprisoned for his alleged religious activity.

On February 11, 2016, authorities arrested Bekirov, a construction worker and guard, following a raid on his home. Bekirov was accused of being a member of the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. He and his colleagues allegedly held meetings where they studied the organization's literature and ideology and discussed political and social issues.

In August 2018, it was announced that Bekirov would be 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 November 12, 2019, Bekirov was sentenced to 18 years in prison and one year of restricted freedom 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). Bekirov was tried alongside five other defendants, all Crimean Tatar Muslims, many of whom were prominently involved in political opposition to the occupation and human rights advocacy.

On June 25, 2020, Bekirov's sentence was upheld.

In July 2021, Bekirov reportedly suffered a stroke while in custody. He remains in poor health.

Bekirov has three children.

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