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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 13 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 13 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Adiletkhan Moldakhan

Lawyer and blogger Adiletkhan Moldakhan was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for spreading false information regarding a fatal car accident in Almaty. He was also banned from blogging.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 15, 2026

Mukhtar Erbayan

An investigation is ongoing regarding the death of soldier Mukhtar Erbayan, who died after sustaining a head injury while in the National Guard. His family disputes the official version that he fell in a bathroom.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Nurgul Ibraeva

Nurgul Ibraeva, an activist from the 'Atajurt' movement, was removed from a train by police while traveling to Astana to meet with the US Embassy. She was interrogated by police and security services regarding her activities and her husband's previous conviction.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Vadim Boreiko

Journalist Vadim Boreiko is facing a civil lawsuit from a construction company claiming he damaged their reputation through his YouTube channel 'Hyperborea'. The plaintiff has requested a closed-door trial.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Alexander Pak

Alexander Pak was sentenced to 5 years in prison for a fatal car accident in Almaty. He was driving at high speed under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the deaths of three people.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 16, 2026

Urmat Usenov

Urmat Usenov, son of former Kyrgyz PM Daniyar Usenov, is detained in Almaty on charges of illegal entrepreneurship and forming a transnational criminal group. He has been in custody since March.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Alexandra Alekhova

Journalist Alexandra Alekhova is facing criminal charges under Article 147 for reporting on a dispute at the 'Kenjekhan' market. The case was sent to court in May 2026 following a police investigation.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Civil activist Aizhan Mameshowa was sentenced to a two-year restriction of liberty for posting information on Facebook regarding violations in a children's home in Almaty. She was also banned from engaging in socio-political activities for five years.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 15, 2026

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