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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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Denis Zagorye

Journalist Denis Zagorye has been placed on a federal wanted list. He faces criminal charges for failing to comply with foreign agent regulations and participating in an 'undesirable' organization (Barents Observer).

LAST UPDATED · OCT 7, 2026

Rafael Mamedov

Rafael Mamedov, a 23-year-old student, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason and terrorism related to his administration of the 'Free Laplandia' Telegram channel. The charges stem from posts criticizing Russian authorities and discussing regional cultural identity.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · OCT 21, 2026

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