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Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in punishment cell
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner placed in punishment cell
7 September 2025

Uzeir Abdullaev, who is serving a 13-year sentence, was placed in the punishment cell of Correctional Colony No. 16 in the city of Salavat (Republic of Bashkortostan).

Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in strict conditions for 10 months
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in strict conditions for 10 months
4 September 2025

Father of six Bilyal Adilov has been held in a cell-type facility (PKT) of penal colony No. 1 in Kyzyl (Tuva Republic) for about 10 months. This was reported by his wife.

In Georgia, 11 participants in pro-European rallies received two-year sentences
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In Georgia, 11 participants in pro-European rallies received two-year sentences
3 September 2025

A verdict has been passed in the case of participants in pro-European protests in Georgia. The Tbilisi City Court sentenced 11 defendants to two years in prison.

Italy to Perpetuate Memory of Natalia Estemirova
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Italy to Perpetuate Memory of Natalia Estemirova
2 September 2025

On September 4, the Garden of the Righteous in Palermo, Italy, will be replenished with a commemorative majolica (ceramic piece) in honor of Natalia Estemirova, who became a victim for her human rights activities. She investigated gross human rights violations in Chechnya, including kidnappings, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to punishment cell in Irkutsk colony
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to punishment cell in Irkutsk colony
2 September 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Ametkhan Abdulvapov, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison, is being held in punishment cell in IK-2 in Angarsk, Irkutsk region.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to strict regime upon transfer to new colony
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner sent to strict regime upon transfer to new colony
31 August 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Memet Belyalov, sentenced to 18 years, was transferred to IK-9 in Petrozavodsk (Karelia) and immediately placed in a strict regime barracks (SUS).

In St. Petersburg, members of the
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In St. Petersburg, members of the "Russian Community" tried to attack a native of Azerbaijan
29 August 2025

A conflict between a citizen of Azerbaijan and representatives of the ultra-right organization "Russian Community" occurred in St. Petersburg. The reason was the intervention of nationalists in a situation in which, as it seemed to them, a girl was being beaten.

An activist convicted of inciting extremism complained about not being allowed access to a lawyer
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An activist convicted of inciting extremism complained about not being allowed access to a lawyer
28 August 2025

Left Resistance activist Darya Polyudova cannot contact a lawyer due to new rules for calls in Kostroma's Penal Colony No. 8.

A native of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic with US citizenship is on trial for terrorism after refusing to cooperate with the FSB
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A native of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic with US citizenship is on trial for terrorism after refusing to cooperate with the FSB
26 August 2025

Timur Kishukov, a businessman with US citizenship, a native of Kabardino-Balkaria and a father of four, came to his homeland from Chicago in November 2024 and was detained by FSB officers. After refusing to cooperate with the FSB, the man was charged with terrorism.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner reports attempt at provocation to tighten detention conditions
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner reports attempt at provocation to tighten detention conditions
26 August 2025

Teymur Abdullaev, sentenced to 19 years, reported pressure from FSIN officers to transfer him to the EPKT (single cell-type room, which provides for more severe detention conditions) of IK-16 in Salavat (Bashkortostan).