In France, a native of Chechnya was released from a deportation center

The French authorities released Sheikh-Akhmed Musaitov, a native of Chechnya, from the deportation center. At the same time, he must register with the police and is still threatened with deportation to the Russian Federation, where he may be subject to persecution. The man appealed the deportation decision.

On May 26, Musaitov was arrested and taken to a deportation center. His father Shaikhi Musaitov served as adviser to the President of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Aslan Maskhadov.

In 2012, Sheikh-Akhmed Musaitov received refugee status in France, but lost it in 2019. The General Directorate for Foreigners in France (DGEF) announced the undesirability of his stay in the country due to possible connections with religious radicals. He actively participated in the activities of the Assembly of Chechens of Europe.

“Our family takes an active position against the Kadyrov regime, so I consider deportation to Russia a threat to my life,” Musaitov explained.

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