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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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Sergei Skrynnikov

Sergei Skrynnikov was convicted in Oryol for allegedly continuing the activities of the banned local Jehovah's Witness community. He was fined 350,000 Roubles and is appealing the decision.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 25, 2026

Dennis Christensen

Dennis Christensen, a Danish citizen, was sentenced to six years in a labour camp for allegedly leading the banned Oryol Jehovah's Witness branch. His appeal was upheld in May 2019, and he plans to appeal to the ECHR.

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LAST UPDATED · OCT 30, 2026

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