Additional Name(s): Vadim Bayegitovich Khabirov, Хабиров Вадим Байегитович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 16 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/19/2017

Date of Sentencing: November/13/2018

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

Vadim Khabirov

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Vadim Khabirov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On December 19, 2017, authorities arrested Khabirov after accusing him of leading activities for the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, including reading religious literature, attracting new supporters, and holding meetings.

On November 13, 2018, the Volga District Military Court sentenced Khabirov to 16 years in prison and one year and six months of restricted freedom for "organizing the activities of an organization…recognized as terrorist" (Art. 205.5-1 RCC).  It also fined him 200,000 rubles.

Khabirov has two children.

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