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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 8 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 8 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Alexander Merkul

A stand-up comedian sentenced to ten days of arrest. The text does not specify the exact nature of his performance but includes him in a trend of punishing youth creatives.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Nurzhan Altaev

Nurzhan Altaev was sentenced to 10 years in prison on bribery charges following a closed-door trial. Human rights observers suggest the proceedings lacked transparency and fairness.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Azamat Omarov

Blogger Azamat Omarov, creator of the YouTube channel 'Akhual Segode', was detained by police following an allegation that he pushed a man. Omarov claims the incident was a misunderstanding or a setup.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Botagoz Omarova

Journalist Botagoz Omarova, author of the 'Aitpa, Botagoz' Telegram channel, has had her detention extended by one month. She is being investigated for allegedly spreading false information related to a construction company and the Presidential Administration.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 23, 2026

Lazat (Lyazzat) Anafina

Lazat Anafina is a civil society activist in Kazakhstan. In 2022, she was charged under the Administrative Code for campaigning for the Alğa, Qazaqstan! party. In 2023, she was sentenced to two years of restriction of liberty for disobedience to a public official and threatening a public official. In November 2024, her remaining term was replaced with imprisonment.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Ermek Narymbaev

Activist Ermek Narymbaev is currently on trial in Astana for allegedly failing to comply with a court ban on engaging in socio-political activities. The trial has faced criticism due to the exclusion of journalists from the courtroom.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Aset Abishev

Aset Abishev was detained for 15 days on charges of disorderly behavior. Activists believe his arrest is politically motivated to disrupt the registration of the 'Alga, Kazakhstan!' party.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Marat Zhylanbaev

Marat Zhylanbaev was arrested for organizing a picket to demand the release of political prisoners and protesting Kazakh assistance to Russia. He was subsequently sentenced to seven years in prison on charges of participating in banned group activities and financing extremism.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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