As of July 27
1387 persons in Belarus are considered as political prisoners
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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:
1387 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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Statement by the human rights community of Belarus on the recognition of seven political prisoners
26.07.2024
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Statement on recognition of 13 people as political prisoners
25.07.2024
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"Such a diagnosis in Palina's conditions is like a death sentence." Political prisoner Sharenda-Panasiuk was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis
23.07.2024
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"They spread my legs wide and kicked them." A former political prisoner spoke about colony No. 17 and the persecution after his release
22.07.2024
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UN finds Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski’s detention in Belarus violates international law, demands his immediate and unconditional release
19.07.2024
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