Servet Gaziyev

IMPRISONED
Ukraine

Quick Facts

  • Gender: Male
  • Prison location: Ukraine

Story

Servet Gaziyev, a Crimean Tatar activist and member of the Crimean Solidarity movement, was sentenced to 13 years in prison in January 2023 by Russian authorities for his alleged involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir, a group banned in Russia but legal in Ukraine. Gaziyev suffers from serious health issues, but has been denied proper medical care and subjected to abuse in prison. His case highlights the repression of Crimean Tatars and political dissidents under Russian occupation. Rights groups have denounced Russia’s use of Hizb ut-Tahrir charges as politically motivated, targeting those who oppose Russian occupation and advocate for the rights of Crimean Tatars.

Action Steps

Servet Gaziyev, a Crimean Tatar activist and member of the Crimean Solidarity movement, was sentenced to 13 years in prison in January 2023 by Russian authorities for his alleged involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir, a group banned in Russia but legal in Ukraine. Gaziyev suffers from serious health issues, but has been denied proper medical care and subjected to abuse in prison. His case highlights the repression of Crimean Tatars and political dissidents under Russian occupation. Rights groups have denounced Russia’s use of Hizb ut-Tahrir charges as politically motivated, targeting those who oppose Russian occupation and advocate for the rights of Crimean Tatars.

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

Servet Gaziyev, a Crimean Tatar activist and member of the Crimean Solidarity movement, was sentenced to 13 years in prison in January 2023 by Russian authorities for his alleged involvement with Hizb ut-Tahrir, a group banned in Russia but legal in Ukraine. Gaziyev suffers from serious health issues, but has been denied proper medical care and subjected to abuse in prison. His case highlights the repression of Crimean Tatars and political dissidents under Russian occupation. Rights groups have denounced Russia’s use of Hizb ut-Tahrir charges as politically motivated, targeting those who oppose Russian occupation and advocate for the rights of Crimean Tatars.