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Kirill Chekolaev was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On December 7, 2023, authorities in Vladivostok detained Chekolaev after searching several Jehovah's Witness homes…

Aleksandr Chagan is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On February 29, 2024, the Central District Court of Tolyatti in the Samara Region sentenced Chagan to eight years in…

Stanislav Kim is imprisoned for his religious activity.

On June 20, 2024, the Industrial District Court of Khabarovsk sentenced Kim to eight years and two months in prison for “organizing…

Vitaliy Zhuk is imprisoned for his religious activity.

On June 20, 2024, the Industrial District Court of Khabarovsk sentenced Zhuk to eight years and four months in prison for “organizing…

Nikolai Polevodov is imprisoned for his religious activity.

On June 20, 2024, the Industrial District Court of Khabarovsk sentenced Polevodov to eight years and six months in prison for “…

Arslan Wepayew was detained for his conscientious objection.

In November 2024, authorities arrested Wepayew and placed him in pretrial detention for refusing to perform military service…

Letebrhan Tesfay is detained for her religious activity. 

In September 2024, police officers arrested 85-year-old Letebrhan Tesfay while raiding her home as she hosted a peaceful…

Sidon Tekeste is detained for her religious belief and activity. 

In November 2024, authorities arrested Tekeste at school for respectfully refusing to contribute to a political fund.…

Berekti Habte is detained for her religious activity. 

In September 2024, police officers arrested Habte while she attended a peaceful religious gathering. Authorities confined her in…

Elgiz Ibrahimov was imprisoned for refusing to serve in the military on religious grounds. 

On July 30, 2025, Judge Qalib Pashayev sentenced 19-year-old Ibrahimov to one year of…