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3 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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Sjarhei Kaczalka

Sjarhei Kaczalka, originally from Smorgon, was detained in July 2025. He is facing charges of high treason under Article 356 of the Criminal Code. He is currently being held in Prison No. 1 in Grodno.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 17, 2026

Detained

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47 YRS

Smorgon, Grodno region

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Natallja Pupkevicz

Natallja Pupkevicz was detained in connection with the 'Courtyard Chats' case involving local Telegram groups in Smorgon. She was accused of participating in an extremist formation through these digital communications. She received a prison sentence and a significant fine.

LAST UPDATED · SEP 7, 2026

Smorgon, Grodno region

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Yauhen Buzhynski

Yauhen Buzhynski is an ultrasound diagnostic doctor from Smorgon. He was detained for making numerous comments on YouTube that authorities claimed incited social hostility and insulted the President. He was convicted in a closed trial and sentenced to 6 years in a high-security colony.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted

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