Since the annexation of Crimea, 122 people have become involved in the "cases of Crimean Muslims"

Since the beginning of the occupation of Crimea, 122 people have become involved in the so-called 'cases of Crimean Muslims'. Russian security forces accuse them of involvement in the religious organization Hizb ut-Tahrir, which is banned in Russia but allowed in most countries.

This was reported by Krym.Realii with reference to the Crimean Tatar Resource Center.

According to the Crimean Tatar Resource Center, 83 people are held in Russian prisons, 27 are in pre-trial detention centers, and three are under house arrest. Eight have been released, and one person died in Russian custody. The charges are based on the testimony of 'hidden witnesses', the conclusions of 'experts' cooperating with the FSB, and banned Islamic literature found during searches.

The CTRC calls on the international community to increase pressure on Russia to stop the persecution and release all political prisoners, as well as to impose personal sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations in occupied Crimea.

In particular, 1500 cases have been opened in the occupied Crimea against those who disagree with the policy of the Russian Federation. There are both women and men among the repressed. According to statistics, 51% of the decisions concern women, and 49% concern men. In addition, as of August 25, 222 people are illegally imprisoned in Crimea, most of whom - 133 - are representatives of the Crimean Tatar people.

According to Krym.Realii, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has also been trying teenagers, and the number of articles is growing: high treason, sabotage, terrorism, and justification of terrorism. In the first half of 2025, at least 42 teenagers were detained in the aggressor country on charges of serious crimes. In particular, every fourth person convicted of sabotage in Russia is only 14 to 17 years old.

Катерина Глушко