Nematjon Isroilov

IMPRISONED
Ukraine

Quick Facts

  • Gender: Male
  • Prison location: Ukraine

Story

Nematjon Isroilov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was sentenced to 13 years for allegedly being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. In Ukraine, Hizb ut-Tahrir is not considered a criminal organization, and the charges are widely seen as an attempt to silence dissent. Isroilov’s imprisonment is a part of a broader pattern of repression targeting members of the Crimean Tatar community and those resisting Russia’s control over Crimea, and human rights organizations have condemned these prosecutions as politically motivated and based on fabricated charges.

Action Steps

Nematjon Isroilov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was sentenced to 13 years for allegedly being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. In Ukraine, Hizb ut-Tahrir is not considered a criminal organization, and the charges are widely seen as an attempt to silence dissent. Isroilov’s imprisonment is a part of a broader pattern of repression targeting members of the Crimean Tatar community and those resisting Russia’s control over Crimea, and human rights organizations have condemned these prosecutions as politically motivated and based on fabricated charges.

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

Nematjon Isroilov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was sentenced to 13 years for allegedly being a member of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. In Ukraine, Hizb ut-Tahrir is not considered a criminal organization, and the charges are widely seen as an attempt to silence dissent. Isroilov’s imprisonment is a part of a broader pattern of repression targeting members of the Crimean Tatar community and those resisting Russia’s control over Crimea, and human rights organizations have condemned these prosecutions as politically motivated and based on fabricated charges.