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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 158 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 158 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, and Central Asia.

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Yerbol ZHUMANOV

He was accused of killing an NSC officer during protests in Taraz. He admitted to picking up a weapon but denied the killing, and CCTV footage supporting his claim was not presented at trial.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Zhan-Aidar KARMENOV

He was convicted in the case involving the seizure of Almaty airport during the January protests and did not plead guilty.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Nurlan DALIBAYEV

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

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 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

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

Darkhan KAMI

He was convicted for participation in mass riots. His sentence was later increased upon appeal, resulting in his transfer to a strict regime colony.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Aibol SAGINTAY

Sentenced for his involvement in the Taraz protests. He claims he was urging protesters to remain calm rather than violating the law.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

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 · JUN 2, 2026

Marat ZHYLANBAYEV

A world-renowned ultramarathoner and chairman of the unregistered Alga Kazakhstan party, he was accused of financing extremism for transferring money to an activist. He went on a hunger strike in protest of his unfair trial.

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

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

Zhaksylyk ABDULLAYEV

He was sentenced to 5 years for alleged involvement in mass riots during the January 2022 protests. His relatives claim he was slandered and did not accept the charges.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 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

Asanali SUYUBAEV

An activist of the unregistered Alga Kazakhstan party who was convicted of illegal possession of narcotic substances. He has a group II disability and has previously undergone compulsory psychiatric treatment.

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

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

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

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

Kalas NURPEISOV

Convicted in connection with the seizure of Almaty airport during the January protests. He is labeled by authorities as a bandit/terrorist, though he is considered a civil activist.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Rinat BATKAYEV

One of the family members of Barlyk Mendygaziyev taken as a 'political hostage' to pressure the activist. He was sentenced to imprisonment after an initial restriction of liberty.

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

Duman MUKHAMETKARIM

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

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Nurakhan MAKHATOV

A 64-year-old man accused of organising mass riots during the protests in Taraz. He maintains he only went to the square to calm the youth and has not pleaded guilty.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

Aigerim TLEUZHAN

A civil activist and journalist from Almaty convicted for the seizure of Almaty airport. She pleaded not guilty, stating she only stayed at the airport briefly.

LAST UPDATED · JUN 2, 2026

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