As of February 13
1229 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:
1229 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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Persecution that knows no borders: 36 foreigners among political prisoners in Belarus
12.02.2025
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Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk: "It was difficult both psychologically and physically to withstand all these tortures"
11.02.2025
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"You're just watching the life you built crumble," former political prisoner speaks of three years of imprisonment
07.02.2025
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We demand the rehabilitation of 16 former political prisoners
07.02.2025
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Torn balaclava, scratches, comments: more than 300 people convicted of "violence" and "resistance" to police
06.02.2025
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