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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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Bogdanov Oleg Valerevich

Oleg Bogdanov, a Ukrainian citizen and former Kherson city official, was sentenced to 18 years in prison. He was convicted on charges related to terrorism, including attempted acts and preparation for terrorism.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Garcia Calatayud Mariano

Mariano Garcia Calatayud, a Spanish volunteer living in Kherson, Ukraine, was abducted by Russian forces in March 2022. He is believed to be held in a Russian prison without any legal status and has reportedly been subjected to torture and ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

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