Story
Alim Karimov, a Crimean Tatar activist with the Crimean Solidarity movement and a prominent member of the Crimean Tatar community, is serving 13 years in prison for alleged involvement in a banned organization. Arrested in 2019, his case exemplifies the ongoing post-annexation persecution of a community targeted for its resistance to Russian occupation and repression, with rights groups condemning the charges as unjust and politically driven.
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Alim Karimov, a Crimean Tatar activist with the Crimean Solidarity movement and a prominent member of the Crimean Tatar community, is serving 13 years in prison for alleged involvement in a banned organization. Arrested in 2019, his case exemplifies the ongoing post-annexation persecution of a community targeted for its resistance to Russian occupation and repression, with rights groups condemning the charges as unjust and politically driven.
Charges
200$
Legal Status
Yes — He has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. He 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
Alim Karimov, a Crimean Tatar activist with the Crimean Solidarity movement and a prominent member of the Crimean Tatar community, is serving 13 years in prison for alleged involvement in a banned organization. Arrested in 2019, his case exemplifies the ongoing post-annexation persecution of a community targeted for its resistance to Russian occupation and repression, with rights groups condemning the charges as unjust and politically driven.