
Alikram Ehtiram oglu Namazov – member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 11 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation, transfer or selling of narcotics, psychotropic substances committed in large amount) of the Criminal Code of the Azerbaijan Republic.
On 14 March 2026, the Absheron District Court imposed a preventive measure in the form of deprivation of liberty against Alikram Namazov for the period of 3 months during the preliminary investigation Place of detention: Pre-trial Detention Center № 1 at the Kyurdakhani settlement in Baku City Sabunchu District Conclusion: Alikram Namazov, a Baku resident, was a believer.
He lived in a rented apartment with a young child, struggled to earn a living, and had serious health problems.
Nevertheless, he campaigned against drug addiction, encouraged young people to lead a healthy lifestyle, and helped the families of believers who had been convicted and were in prison.
The police repeatedly warned him not to engage in these activities, but he continued his public activism.
According to Chichak Namazova, her son Alikram Namazov stopped communicating after 11 March: “Alikram was arrested by the police from the town of Khirdalan when he was going to work.
The state-appointed lawyer told me that drugs were found in Alikram’s pocket, which is impossible.
He has never used drugs, he campaigned against drug addiction, and we live in a rented house.
How can drug dealers live in such poverty?” According to a statement provided by the press service of the “Muslim Unity” Movement, the police subjected Alikram Namazov to torture and forced him to admit his guilt to the charge of drug distribution.
Alikram Ehtiram oglu Namazov
Alikram Ehtiram oglu Namazov - member of the Muslim Unity Movement Date of arrest: 11 March 2026 Charge: Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation, transfer or selling of narcotics, psychotropic substances committed in large amount) of the Criminal Code of the Azerbaijan Republic. On 14 March 2026, the Absheron District Court imposed a preventive measure in the form of deprivation of liberty against Alikram Namazov for the period of 3 months during the preliminary investigation Place of detention: Pre-trial Detention Center № 1 at the Kyurdakhani settlement in Baku City Sabunchu District Conclusion: Alikram Namazov, a Baku resident, was a believer. He lived in a rented apartment with a young child, struggled to earn a living, and had serious health problems. Nevertheless, he campaigned against drug addiction, encouraged young people to lead a healthy lifestyle, and helped the families of believers who had been convicted and were in prison. The police repeatedly warned him not to engage in these activities, but he continued his public activism. According to Chichak Namazova, her son Alikram Namazov stopped communicating after 11 March: “Alikram was arrested by the police from the town of Khirdalan when he was going to work. The state-appointed lawyer told me that drugs were found in Alikram’s pocket, which is impossible. He has never used drugs, he campaigned against drug addiction, and we live in a rented house. How can drug dealers live in such poverty?” According to a statement provided by the press service of the “Muslim Unity” Movement, the police subjected Alikram Namazov to torture and forced him to admit his guilt to the charge of drug distribution.
- Category
- Religious
- Arrest date
- 2026-03-11
- Arrest Count
- 1
- Location
- Pre-trial Detention Center № 1 at the Kyurdakhani settlement in Baku City Sabunchu District
- Region
- Azerbaijan
- Last updated
- 2026-05-13
Charges
Article 234.4.3 (Illegal manufacturing, purchase, storage, transportation, transfer or selling of narcotics, psychotropic substances committed in large amount) of the Criminal Code of the Azerbaijan Republic.
Public sources
- Union for the Freedom for Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan, List of Political Prisoners, 13 May 2026 report / 2026-05-13 / source list
