Ala Kisel

Political prisoner

Date of birth: 5 February 1978

Date of detention: 24 January 2024

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 361-4 of the Criminal Code — Promoting extremist activities

Sentence: unknown

Judge: Aliaksandr Rudenka

Prison: Pre-trial detention center No. 1

Notes: «Solidarity Raid»

Ala Kisel was arrested during a "solidarity raid" in late January 2024.

She is accused of supporting political prisoners and their families under Parts 1 and 2 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code (Promoting extremist activities). Ala's trial began on September 18, 2024, and the case is being considered by Judge Aliaksandr Rudenka of the Minsk City Court.

 
Place of detention: Pre-trial detention center No. 1. 223016, Navadvorski selsavet, 143/4, v. Pashkovichy, Minsk rajon, Minsk voblast

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