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2 people held for political reasons in Russia, Belarus, Georgia and Central Asia. Search by name, or filter by country, charge, arrest date and sentence.

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Nursultan Isayev

Isayev was convicted for allegedly running over servicemen in Aktobe during protests, causing slight injuries. He claims his car was shelled, causing him to duck and lose control.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 5, 2026

Karlygash Asanova

An activist sentenced to restricted freedom for allegedly using violence against a police officer during a protest. She denies the charges, and video evidence does not support the allegation.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 15, 2026

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