Crimean Tatar political prisoner's health is deteriorating
In IK-1 Tambov, Crimean Tatar human rights activist Server Mustafayev, who was sentenced to 14 years, has developed new health problems. During his time in strict conditions, his lower back pain has worsened. In addition, the man probably began to develop psoriasis due to stress.
Earlier, Mustafayev reported deteriorating vision and heart problems in prison. He was arrested in 2018. The human rights organization Front Line Defenders filed a complaint with the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation about the failure to provide the prisoner with medical care, after which he was assigned a full examination.
Earlier, the court rejected an appeal against the decision on the claim for violation of Mustafayev's rights. The political prisoner was deprived of the Koran and medications, and was not allowed to speak Crimean Tatar during calls with his family. He was also repeatedly placed in a punishment cell.
Server Mustafayev is the coordinator of the public association "Crimean Solidarity", which provides legal, informational and social assistance to the families of political prisoners in Crimea. In 2020, the Southern District Military Court sentenced him to 14 years in prison on charges of participating in the Islamic party "Hizb ut-Tahrir". It is banned in the Russian Federation, but operates freely in Ukraine and other countries of the world and Europe.
