As of October 22
1300 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:
1300 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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The statement on the recognition of eight people as political prisoners
21.10.2024
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Father's Day in Belarus: five stories about political prisoners who are fathers of many children
21.10.2024
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The statement on the recognition of four people as political prisoners
18.10.2024
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Political prisoner Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk sentenced to an additional year and one day of imprisonment
15.10.2024
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Mother's Day behind bars: 10 stories of women political prisoners
14.10.2024
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