As of July 19
561 person 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?
561 person unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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Five political prisoners released after 72 hours of detention. Bialiatski, Stefanovich, and Labkoviches are transferred to pre-trial detention center
17.07.2021
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We demand the immediate release of the volunteers of the Country for Life Foundation. Charity is not a crime!
16.07.2021
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Two more people sentenced for coordination during protests
16.07.2021
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11 students and university teacher convicted for organizing student protests
16.07.2021
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Members of Parliament from Portugal, Ireland and the UK adopt political prisoners from Belarus
16.07.2021
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
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💡 More tips here