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POLITICAL PRISONER WATCH
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COMPREHENSIVE ARCHIVE OF POLITICAL PERSECUTION — 56 INDIVIDUALS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM AND JUSTICE

Documented Cases.

Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 56 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, and Central Asia.

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Kazakhstan
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Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: activism

Malik AHMETKALIYEV

An activist from Kokshetau who publicly criticized local authorities. He was arrested after narcotics were allegedly found in his jacket during a search.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Aibol SAGINTAY

Sagintay participated in the Taraz protests but claims he only urged protesters to calm down. He refused to incriminate others in exchange for his release.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Zhan-Aidar KARMENOV

He was convicted for his alleged involvement in the seizure of Almaty airport during the January protests. He did not plead guilty to the charges.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

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 · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

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 · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: pre trial_detention
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: activism

Bekizhan MENDYGAZIYEV

The brother of businessman Barlyk Mendygaziyev, he was sentenced to 5 years and 1 month of imprisonment. His term is calculated from 3 June 2021.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: social media

Askar SEMBAY

He was convicted on 19 December 2023 for social media publications criticizing the authorities and sharing information about DCK programmes.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Kazybek KUDAIBERGENOV

He was accused of using a lorry to kill a serviceman and is linked to the DCK movement. He was subjected to severe torture, including being beaten with truncheons and stun guns, to force a confession. Reports indicate that they have been subjected to torture.

URGENT ACTION
LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: journalism

Daniyar ADILBEKOV

A journalist from Astana who ran a Telegram news channel covering corruption. His charges are linked to his publications on the channel.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: journalism

Duman MUKHAMETKARIM

He was accused of cooperating with opposition politician Mukhtar Ablyazov following an interview. He has engaged in hunger strikes and self-harm to protest his unfair trial and rights violations.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: activism

Aidar SYZDYKOV

A human rights activist and member of Alga Kazakhstan who was sentenced on charges of illegal possession of narcotics. He claims the criminal case was fabricated based on anonymous testimony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: social media

Yerulan AMIROV

Amirov was prosecuted for a Facebook video where he used the word 'jihad' in a non-violent context. He is a victim of punitive psychiatry and has attempted suicide in detention. Reports indicate that they have been subjected to torture.

URGENT ACTION
LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Nursultan ISAYEV

He was convicted for allegedly running over servicemen in Aktobe during protests. He claims he was reacting to his car being shelled and did not see where he was driving.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: political

Shaden KARIBAYEV

Karibayev was prosecuted after uncovering corruption in an association linked to the daughter of former President Nazarbayev. He is 70 years old and visually impaired.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Yerzhan TOREKULOV

A member of the 'Group of Seven', he was sentenced to 6 years in prison following the verdict on 7 August 2024.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: activism

Asylbek ZHAMURATOV

A private entrepreneur and member of the Alga Kazakhstan party accused of sending money to Mukhtar Ablyazov's foreign accounts. The trial was closed to the public due to a secret witness.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: cultural

Dauren MAKIN

A well-known artist convicted for allegedly calling civil servants 'kafirs' in a private conversation. He maintains he was a victim of provocation.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

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 · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: pre trial_detention
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Bagdagul ANDREYEVA

A member of the 'Group of Seven', she has been repeatedly prosecuted for participation in peaceful protests, including a 15-day arrest in January 2022.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Nurakhan MAKHATOV

Makhatov was accused of organising mass riots during the protests in Taraz. He has not pleaded guilty and claims he only went to the square to calm the youth.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Kalas NURPEISOV

Nurpeisov was convicted in connection with the seizure of Almaty airport during the January protests. He has been labelled a 'bandit and terrorist' by President Tokayev.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

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 · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: pre trial_detention
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

Nurlan DALIBAYEV

He was convicted in connection with the seizure of Almaty airport during the January 2022 protests.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: convicted
Case identifier KZ-CMMC
Urgency: medium
Age: UNKNOWN
Arrest location: UNKNOWN
Category: protest

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 · MAY 4, 2026
Trial status: pre trial_detention