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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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Ihar Shketau

Ihar Shketau is the administrator of the popular social media page 'Podslushano Glubokoe'. He was sentenced to two years of restricted freedom in an open-type correctional facility for his involvement in public order violations. He is a parent of a minor and is listed as an extremist.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 5, 2026

Aljaksandr Szarabeika

Aljaksandr Szarabeika is a well-known bodybuilder from Hlybokaye. He was initially sentenced to 18 months for insulting the President following social media reposts. Later, in a closed trial, he was sentenced to 6 years in a general regime colony for insulting the President, insulting an official, and participating in an extremist formation.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

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