Sharip Habibov
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.5 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism casesCases against Hizb ut-Tahrir
- Region
- Dagestan
- City
- Makhachkala
Case summary
On 2 March 2016, nine residents of Makhachkala were brought to the police on suspicion of involvement in Hizb ut-Tahrir. Of these, Murad Valiev, Magomed Magomedov, as well as Gadzhi Ramazanov and Sharip Habibov were arrested.
On 1 March 2017, Sharip Habibov's case file was transferred to the North Caucasus District Military Court. He was charged under part 2 of article 205.5 of the Criminal Code (participation in the activities of an organisation that is recognised as a terrorist organisation under Russian law). On 15 March, the verdict was passed.
Others charged under Article 205.5 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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