As of January 13
1254 persons in Belarus are considered as political prisoners
Bloggers, businessmen, presidential campaign members and peaceful protesters are held in prisons only because they were not afraid to exercise their rights - the right to participate in peaceful assemblies, to express their opinion and to be involved in political activities.
Most of these people were targeted by politically motivated criminal prosecution in connection with the events that took place during and after the presidential election of August 2020.
Who can qualify as a political prisoner, according to Belarusian human rights defenders?
Addresses of prisons:
1254 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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Employee of the EU delegation in Belarus sentenced to 4 years in a penal colony
10.01.2025
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"Millet followed oatmeal." Former political prisoners described the schedule in penal colonies
09.01.2025
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At least 1,721 people convicted in 2024: the results of criminal prosecution
03.01.2025
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The year of persecution and pardoning: figures on political prisoners in Belarus in 2024
31.12.2024
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The statement on the recognition of 12 people as political prisoners
30.12.2024
What should I know and how to help?
✉️ Write a letter. Make a scan of your letter or postcard and share it online
🤝 Please use the Russian (or Belarusian) name of the prison
💡 Foreign-language messages may be blocked, so attach a translation (e.g. translate.google.com)
💡 A big guide about helping Belarusian political prisoners from abroad
💡 More tips here