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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 89 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 89 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Zhanar Sekerbayeva

The text identifies Zhanar Sekerbayeva as a human rights defender and activist in Kazakhstan. However, the text does not explicitly state that she has been arrested or is currently a prisoner.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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

unknown

KZ-CMPL

UNKNOWN

Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan

Other

Kanat Amrenov

Kanat Amrenov was arrested for 15 days in the month preceding the report. He is mentioned in the context of other activists being detained while attempting to visit him.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Temirlan Yesenbek

Temirlan Yesenbek is currently in detention for two months following a satirical post that included the song 'Yo, Orystar'. Authorities allege the content constitutes incitement of ethnic hatred against Russians.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Nurashkhan Baskozhaev

A comedian sentenced to fifteen days of incarceration for a stand-up routine that criticized government officials' handling of a flooding crisis. The charges were brought under the guise of petty hooliganism.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Aron Atabek

Aron Atabek was a dissident poet arrested following the Shanyrak uprising in 2006 for assisting citizens during forced evictions. He was convicted of killing a police officer following a trial involving evidence allegedly extracted under torture.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Gulzada Serzhan

Gulzada Serzhan is a human rights defender and LGBTQI+ activist from Kazakhstan who co-founded the Feminist Initiative 'Feminita'. She has been subjected to verbal abuse and physical attacks due to her activism.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Rinat Batkayev

Batkayev was initially given a restriction of liberty but his sentence was changed to 5 years imprisonment on appeal for participation in an organized criminal group and issuing invoices without actual work. He was convicted on July 26, 2021.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 1, 2026

Zhanat KAZAKBAY

A pensioner arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

pre trial detention

KZ-CMRP

UNKNOWN

Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan

Protest

Kazybek Kudaibergenov

Kudaibergenov was sentenced to 17 years for allegedly seizing a 'KamAZ' lorry and directing it at servicemen, killing one. He was shot during protests, detained, and subjected to severe torture, forcing a false confession. His family has faced pressure regarding his appeal. Reports indicate that they have been subjected to torture.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · SEP 1, 2026

Nurlan TEMIRGALIYEV

Arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

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

Ruslan Biketov

Ruslan Biketov was detained for participating in protests in support of blogger Temirlan Ensebek. He was among a group of activists targeted for peaceful assembly.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Sultanbekuly Alisher

A choreographer facing a criminal investigation after a video of an erotic dance routine in traditional-inspired attire went viral. Authorities are investigating whether the performance incited social or religious hatred.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Almaty region, Kazakhstan

Other

Yevgeny Zhovtis

A leading human rights defender in Kazakhstan, Zhovtis was sentenced to four years in prison following a fatal traffic accident. Human rights organizations and legal experts argue the prosecution is a politically motivated attempt to silence him ahead of Kazakhstan's OSCE chairmanship.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Fazylzhan SYZDYKOV

A pensioner arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Yevgeniy Zhovtis

Yevgeniy Zhovtis is a human rights defender in Kazakhstan who has been subjected to a smear campaign and judicial harassment. He is the director of the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and the Rule of Law.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Nurlan ZHAULIBAEV

A pensioner arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Yuliya Emelyanova

The article discusses the ongoing legal situation of Yuliya Emelyanova in Almaty. The text provided is largely metadata and navigation, making specific details about new charges or sentences unavailable in this snippet.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 26, 2026

awaiting

KY-CMRL

30 YRS

Atyrau region, Kazakhstan

Other

Sultan Sarsemaliev

Sultan Sarsemaliev was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of four family members in the Atyrau region. He was also found guilty of theft and fraud related to the victims' property.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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 · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted

KZ-CMR5

38 YRS

Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan

Social media

Gulnaz Serikbayeva

Activist Gulnaz Serikbayeva was sentenced to 3 years in prison for 'inciting discord' via Facebook posts regarding ethnic relations. She denies the charges, stating she was exercising her constitutional right to criticize policies.

HEALTH CONCERNS

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Oral, West Kazakhstan

Journalism

Lukpan Ahmediyarov

Independent journalist Lukpan Ahmediyarov was detained by police in Oral following an international search request from the Russian Federation. Ahmediyarov is known for his YouTube project 'Just Journalism' and for criticizing government corruption.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

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

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