Additional Name(s): Otabek Rabidinovich Isomadinov, Исомадинов Отабек Рабидинович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 11 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/6/2016

Date of Sentencing: February/15/2019

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 Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Terrorism

Otabek Isomadinov

Extra Bio Info:

Otabek Isomadinov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On December 6, 2016, authorities arrested Isomadinov after accusing him of being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. Prosecutors accused him of participating in Hizb ut-Tahrir meetings, studying the organization's literature, discussing political and religious issues, and seeking to attract new members for the organization.

On February 15, 2019, the Moscow District Military sentenced Isomadinov to 11 years in prison for “participating in the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist” (Art. 205.5-2 RCC).

On September 19, 2019, Isomadinov's sentence was upheld.

Isomadinov is married. 

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