Draft:Ibragim Yangulbaev
Ibragim Yangulbaev | |
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| Born | 5 June 1994 Grozny, Chechnya, Russia |
| Political party | Adat |
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| Education | Chechen State University, Faculty of Law |
| Occupation | Politician, Human rights activist of the 21st century |
| Website | t.me/IADAT |
Ibragim Saidovich Yangulbaev (born June 5, 1994, in Grozny) is a Chechen politician and human rights defender, founder, and leader of the Adat movement. He is actively engaged in defending human rights in Chechnya and supports the region's independence. Yangulbaev gained prominence for his opposition activities and has been subjected to persecution, including abductions and torture by the authorities[1][2][3].
Early Life
[edit]Ibragim Yangulbaev was born in Grozny in 1994. From an early age, he showed interest in political activities and human rights advocacy, which influenced his future career[4].
Political Activity
[edit]Yangulbaev became known as the founder and leader of the opposition movement Adat, aimed at defending the rights of Chechens and supporting Chechnya's independence. In 2015, he was abducted and subjected to torture by Chechen authorities. These incidents were later documented by human rights organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch[2][1].
In 2016, Yangulbaev was released but continued his political activities. In 2017, he was abducted again, and a criminal case was initiated against him under Article 282 of the Russian Criminal Code (extremism). After prolonged legal proceedings, he was released in 2019[5][6].
In 2020, Yangulbaev spoke at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), where he raised issues regarding human rights violations in Chechnya and the North Caucasus, as reported by global media outlets[3][7].
International Human Rights Advocacy
[edit]Yangulbaev actively collaborates with international human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, highlighting issues of repression in the North Caucasus. His case has attracted the attention of the U.S. State Department and global media, including BBC News and The New York Times[8][3]. In 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in his favor, confirming evidence of his abduction and torture[9].
Recognition and Influence
[edit]Ibragim Yangulbaev has become one of the key figures in the Chechen opposition. His activities have been covered by outlets such as BBC News, The Guardian, and Meduza. He continues to fight for human rights despite numerous threats and is seen as a symbol of resistance against the repressive regime[3][10].
Sources
[edit]- Human Rights Watch
- Amnesty International
- BBC News
- The New York Times
- U.S. State Department
- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- ECHR
- Novaya Gazeta article on torture in a Chechen detention center
- Radio Free Europe interview, 2022
- ECHR decision on Yangulbaev's case
- BBC material on human rights activities
- CNN article on human rights violations in the North Caucasus
- The Guardian material on activist persecution
- Al Jazeera video report on violations in Chechnya
- Euronews report on PACE speech
- Meduza analysis on the Chechen regime’s influence
See Also
[edit]- "Adat" Movement
- Human Rights in Chechnya
- Human Rights in Russia