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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 159 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 159 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Zinaida Mukhortova

Zinaida Mukhortova is a human rights activist from Balkhash who was held in a psychiatric clinic. She has since been released.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Aron Atabek

Aron Atabek was a dissident poet arrested following the Shanyrak uprising in 2006 for assisting citizens during forced evictions. He was convicted of killing a police officer following a trial involving evidence allegedly extracted under torture.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Nurlan TEMIRGALIYEV

Arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Tenilik NURLANOV

A member of the 'Group of Seven', he was sentenced for allegedly participating in the creation of an extremist group and organizing mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Sagynkul KONAR

A member of the 'Group of Seven', he was convicted for his alleged involvement in organizing mass riots and extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Nurlan ZHAULIBAEV

A pensioner arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Fazylzhan SYZDYKOV

A pensioner arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Roza Tuletayeva

Roza Tuletayeva was a leader of the oil industry workers in Zhanaozen. She was recently released from detention.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Yerzhan YELSHIBAYEV

An activist of the unemployed movement in Zhanaozen who faced pressure from police. His second sentence was issued after he protested against the illegal actions and ill-treatment by the penal colony administration. Reports indicate that they have been subjected to torture.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Zhanat KAZAKBAY

A pensioner arrested in relation to protests against the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. He is suspected of attempting to organize mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Olzhas KULZHAKHANOV

One of the 'Group of Seven' activists, he was sentenced for allegedly preparing mass riots and seizure of power during the snap presidential election.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Marat Zhanuzakov

A resident of Kokshetau who was fined for participating in a peaceful protest against the visit of the Russian President. The protest was part of a demonstration during the CSTO summit.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Akylzhan KIYSYMBAYEV

Part of the 'Group of Seven', he sustained a gunshot wound during the shooting of protesters. He was detained and subjected to torture by the police. Reports indicate that they have been subjected to torture.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Natalia DAULETYAROVA

She was convicted in connection with the political prosecution of Barlyk Mendygaziyev's family and employees. Initially sentenced to restriction of liberty, her punishment was changed to imprisonment on appeal.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Bekzat Maksutkan

Bekzat Maksutkan is a leader of an activist group that documents abuses in Xinjiang and was involved in an anti-China protest. He is among the 19 protesters facing criminal charges in Kazakhstan.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Yerzhan TOREKULOV

The final member of the 'Group of Seven' to be sentenced, he was convicted for his alleged role in extremist activities and organizing mass riots.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Serik Ydyryshev

Serik Ydyryshev was fined for posting social media content supporting an opposition leader. He expressed that the fine is a form of political pressure against his constitutional right to free speech.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Rysbek Sarsenbayuly

Rysbek Sarsenbayuly is a former candidate who was summoned by police for attempting to express support for the people of Mangysau in Republic Square. His actions were part of a protest assembly.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Tursynbek Kabiy

An activist facing criminal charges following a peaceful protest in November 2025. He requires medical assistance for health problems allegedly linked to torture experienced in a Chinese internment camp.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Bagdagul ANDREYEVA

A member of the 'Group of Seven' activists, she has been repeatedly prosecuted for participating in peaceful protests. She was sentenced in connection with alleged attempts to disrupt elections.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Amangeldy URAZBAEV

A 63-year-old man whose sentence was commuted from restriction of liberty to a real prison term following alleged social media activity and minor hooliganism. He denies the criminal charges.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Bekizhan MENDYGAZIYEV

The brother of philanthropist Barlyk Mendygaziyev, he was targeted as part of 'coercion-by-proxy' to pressure his brother. His imprisonment term is calculated from June 2021.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Nurzhan Altaev

Nurzhan Altaev was sentenced to 10 years in prison on bribery charges following a closed-door trial. Human rights observers suggest the proceedings lacked transparency and fairness.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

Baurzhan Baltashev

A resident of Kokshetau who was fined for participating in a peaceful protest against the visit of the Russian President. The protest was part of a demonstration during the CSTO summit.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 27, 2026

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