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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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Pavel Niadbajla

Pavel Niadbajla is a construction specialist and marathon runner from Svetlahorsk. He was detained in September 2020 as part of the 'Chat Case' involving Telegram group participants. He was accused of participating in mass riots and property damage. During his arrest, he reportedly suffered physical abuse from security forces.

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LAST UPDATED · SEP 10, 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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