Scientist Valeriy Kachin, sentenced in January 2025 to 14 years in prison for treason, started a dry fast in Izhevsk's SIZO-1. He accused prison staff of abuse, including physical violence and forced labor. Kachin reports being held in isolation with repeated extended periods of confinement.
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#prison #abuse #isolation #fast
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#prison #abuse #isolation #fast
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