Vladimir Kara-Murza

Is case active: Yes

Designation:Activist, Creative artist, Journalist, Literary writer
Country:Russia
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned
Years active:2022, 2023

Kara-Murza is a journalist, politician, and columnist who has long been targeted for his criticism of the Russian government. He survived two poisoning attempts in 2015 and 2017. He was arrested in April 2022 and charged with disseminating false information about the Russian military. In April 2023, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison on treason charges, and is currently serving his sentence.