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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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Giorgi Chigladze

Giorgi Chigladze was arrested following a physical altercation with a foreign citizen at a wedding in Telavi. He is charged under Article 120 of the Criminal Code for causing minor injuries.

LAST UPDATED · NOV 1, 2026

Nino Saghiridze

Nino Saghiridze, a photographer and molecular biologist, was sent to a detention facility for several days for protesting on sidewalks. Her detention is part of a wave of rulings under new laws restricting protests in pedestrian zones.

LAST UPDATED · OCT 10, 2026

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