Rustem Murasov

IMPRISONED
Ukraine

Quick Facts

  • Gender: Male
  • Prison location: Ukraine

Story

Rustem Murasov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was detained in August 2021 for alleged involvement with the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is legal in Ukraine but banned in Russia. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May 2023, after being charged with participating in terrorist activities. The Military Court of Appeal upheld his sentence on November 20, 2023, highlighting repression faced by individuals in occupied territories who advocate for their religious beliefs and political rights in occupied Crimea.

Action Steps

Rustem Murasov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was detained in August 2021 for alleged involvement with the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is legal in Ukraine but banned in Russia. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May 2023, after being charged with participating in terrorist activities. The Military Court of Appeal upheld his sentence on November 20, 2023, highlighting repression faced by individuals in occupied territories who advocate for their religious beliefs and political rights in occupied Crimea.

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

Rustem Murasov, a Crimean Tatar activist, was detained in August 2021 for alleged involvement with the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is legal in Ukraine but banned in Russia. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May 2023, after being charged with participating in terrorist activities. The Military Court of Appeal upheld his sentence on November 20, 2023, highlighting repression faced by individuals in occupied territories who advocate for their religious beliefs and political rights in occupied Crimea.