In fabricated cases brought by the Russian Federation, 44 elderly Crimean political prisoners were sentenced

The occupiers have already handed down illegal sentences to 44 elderly Crimean political prisoners. Prisoners aged 60 and older are being sentenced to terms ranging from 2 to 18 years in prison.

This was reported by the Crimean Tatar Resource Center.

In total, according to the CTRC, 64 elderly Crimean political prisoners have been documented since 2014. Among them are 49 men and 15 women, including 24 members of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people.

The Crimean Tatar Resource Center notes that Vladimir Ananyev is the oldest among the documented Crimean political prisoners. He is currently 77 years old, and the Russian prosecutor’s office is seeking a 22-year prison sentence for him. Among the women, the oldest is Galina Dovgopola. She is currently 71 years old.

Three elderly political prisoners have confirmed disabilities. Three other elderly Crimean political prisoners have already died in Russian detention facilities. Five people have fully served their illegally imposed sentences.

The Crimean Human Rights Center has also documented three cases of in absentia prosecution of elderly individuals: Mustafa Dzhemilev, Refat Chubarov, and Gulnara Bekirova.

The occupying authorities in Crimea are persecuting elderly people on trumped-up charges—ranging from espionage and treason to aiding the Ukrainian army. In addition, retirees are accused of subversive activities, extremism, and participation in religious or volunteer organizations.

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