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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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Aleksandra Sergeevna Byzova

Aleksandra Byzova was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in a penal colony for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. This followed prior administrative charges related to her social media posts expressing anti-government sentiments and support for Ukraine.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Dmitrov, Moscow region

Marchenko Eldar Mikael ogly

Eldar Marchenko, a marketing director and sports management professor, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for allegedly committing a terrorist act. He claims to have been tortured into confessing to working for Ukrainian special services.

TORTURE REPORTED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

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