From 13 to 19 years old: defendants in the so-called Hizb ut-Tahrir case were sentenced

July 8, 2022

The occupants continue their repressions. On Friday, July 8, the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don announced the verdict to the defendants in the so-called Hizb ut-Tahrir case: Ernest Ibrahimov, Oleh Fedorov and Ismet Ibrahimov.

The occupants condemned:

Ernest Ibrahimov to 13 years in a strict regime colony with the first 3.5 years in prison and another 1 year of restriction of freedom of movement

Oleg Fedorov to 13 years in a strict regime colony with the first 3.5 years in prison and another 1 year of restriction of freedom of movement

Ismet Ibragimov to 19 years in prison, of which he will have to spend the first 5 years in prison and another 1 year of restriction of freedom of movement

It should be noted that the accusations in this so-called case are based on the testimony of hidden witnesses and the conclusion of so-called experts actively cooperating with the Russian security forces. Consideration of the so-called case took place with a gross violation of international law.

The Crimean Tatar Resource Center strongly protests and states that this decision is illegal, politically motivated and criminal. This policy of the Russian Federation is a demonstration of the fight against the political beliefs of people in the occupied Crimea.

The Crimean Tatar Resource Center demands that the sentences of the defendants in the case be canceled and that other political prisoners be released immediately.