As of October 7
1281 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?
Addresses of prisons:
1281 person unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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At least 24 people released in September after serving their sentences, 67 after being pardoned
04.10.2024
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Ruslan Akostka: "What is happening in the Belarusian penal colonies is torture"
04.10.2024
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We demand the rehabilitation of 13 former political prisoners
03.10.2024
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Political prisoner Zmitser Dashkevich sentenced to an additional 1 year and 3 months of imprisonment
02.10.2024
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"It's hard to talk about, but people forget about it." Political prisoner in the Zeltser case on the anniversary of his detention
02.10.2024
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