Lenur Seydametov

IMPRISONED
Ukraine

Quick Facts

  • Gender: Male
  • Prison location: Ukraine

Story

Lenur Seydametov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was detained in February 2021 for allegedly promoting the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is banned in Russia but legal in Ukraine. Sentenced to 13 years in prison in March 2022, his health has deteriorated significantly. He is married and has three children, who have continued to advocate for his release and highlight the injustices faced by Crimean Tatars under Russian rule.

Action Steps

Lenur Seydametov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was detained in February 2021 for allegedly promoting the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is banned in Russia but legal in Ukraine. Sentenced to 13 years in prison in March 2022, his health has deteriorated significantly. He is married and has three children, who have continued to advocate for his release and highlight the injustices faced by Crimean Tatars under Russian rule.

Charges

200$

Legal Status

Yes — she has been officially sentenced.

Health Status

Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. she has suffered a stroke while in detention and has not received adequate medical care, which has led to a decline in his health.

Family Information

Lenur Seydametov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was detained in February 2021 for allegedly promoting the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is banned in Russia but legal in Ukraine. Sentenced to 13 years in prison in March 2022, his health has deteriorated significantly. He is married and has three children, who have continued to advocate for his release and highlight the injustices faced by Crimean Tatars under Russian rule.