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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 Khinevicz

Ihar Khinevicz was detained in October 2024 as part of the 'Courtyard Chats' case involving residents of Navahradak. He was convicted of creating or participating in an extremist formation. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in a general regime colony and a significant fine.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Convicted

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42 YRS

Navahradak, Grodno region

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Volha Aljaszkevicz

Volha Aljaszkevicz was detained in connection with the 'Courtyard Chats' case. She was convicted of participating in an extremist formation. She has a minor child and is currently serving her sentence in a general regime colony.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 2026

Convicted

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