Marat Bazarbayev
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
Extra Bio Info:
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.
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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