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1 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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Zhanarbek Bashanov

Bashanov, a civil activist, was convicted for public statements and social media posts criticizing Kazakhstani authorities. He has been repeatedly persecuted for his critical views and previously faced charges for supporting opposition movements.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 5, 2026

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Russia · Art. 207.3 · military "fakes"
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Russia · Art. 205.2 · justification of terrorism
Russia · Art. 275 · high treason
Russia · Art. 275.1 · confidential cooperation with a foreign state
Russia · Art. 205.5 · participation in a terrorist organization
Russia · Art. 282.2 · participation in an extremist organization
Russia · Art. 280 · calls to extremism
Russia · Art. 354.1 · rehabilitation of Nazism
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