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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 5 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 5 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Baurzhan Baltashev

A resident of Kokshetau who was fined for participating in a peaceful protest against the visit of the Russian President. The protest was part of a demonstration during the CSTO summit.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Walikhan Negmetov

A resident of Kokshetau who was fined for participating in a peaceful protest against the visit of the Russian President. The protest was part of a demonstration during the CSTO summit.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Marat Zhanuzakov

A resident of Kokshetau who was fined for participating in a peaceful protest against the visit of the Russian President. The protest was part of a demonstration during the CSTO summit.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Kokshetau, Kazakhstan

Activism

Amangeldy Dzhakhin

Amangeldy Dzhakhin, chairman of the unregistered party 'Alga, Kazakhstan!', was sentenced on 10 June 2026 in Kokshetau to seven years in prison. He was convicted of participating in a banned extremist organization and financing extremist activities under Articles 405 and 258 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan. The trial was held behind closed doors following a prosecution request for security reasons.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 1, 2026

Malik Ahmetkaliyev

Akhmetkaliyev, an activist who criticized local authorities, was sentenced to 4.5 years after narcotic substances were allegedly found in his jacket during a search. He was detained on June 21, 2023, and convicted on May 21, 2024.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 1, 2026

Convicted