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Russia: Human Rights Commissioner calls for expanded repatriation agreements for foreign incarcerated people
Speaking at a meeting of the Russian Ministry of Justice’s collegium, she highlighted frequent appeals from women from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, who are seeking assistance in transferring their relatives to serve their sentences closer to home.
Source: Asia Plus (29/01/2026)