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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 3 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 3 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Ablyazov Nariman Rustemovich

Nariman Ablyazov, a Crimean Tatar entrepreneur and public figure from Genichesk, Ukraine, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for allegedly participating in the Noman Çelebicihan Battalion and supporting it with goods and services. He was accused of undermining the interests of the Russian Federation.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Genichesk, Kherson region (Ukraine)

Ethnic persecution

Kiselyov Aleksey Alekseevich

Aleksey Kiselyov, a Ukrainian pensioner and former Navy captain, was sentenced to 8.5 years in a strict regime colony for participating in an armed formation in a foreign state. He is accused of being part of the Noman Chelebidzhikhan Battalion.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Genichesk, Kherson region

Ethnic persecution

Artur Alievich Memetshaev

Artur Memetshaev, a Crimean Tatar from the Kherson region, was sentenced to 6 years and 5 months in prison for participating in the Crimean Tatar Volunteer Battalion named after Noman Chelebidzhikhan. He pleaded guilty to the charges.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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