Darya Yegereva

Case Summary

Darya Yegereva, an activist representing the indigenous Selkup people of Western Siberia, was arrested in Moscow on December 17 and detained by the Basmanny District Court of Moscow on December 18. She is charged with participation in the activities of a terrorist organization under Article 205.5 of the Criminal Code.

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Key Facts (3)

• Yegereva is accused of involvement in the informal association of experts of indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East "Aborigen Forum".
• Searches and interrogations were also carried out in several other regions among activists representing indigenous peoples.
• The arrest is linked to her work with the UN on indigenous issues.

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