Aleh Bandaruk
Political prisoner
Charges indicted:
- Art. 342 of the Criminal Code — Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them
Sentence: 1 1/2 years
Penalty: imprisonment in a general-security penal colony
Judge: Siarhei Maruchak
Cases: Protests in Brest
Aleh Bandaruk was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment.
On September 12, 2024, the Brest Regional Court pronounced a mass conviction under Part 1 of Article 342 of the Criminal Code (active participation in actions that grossly violate public order). 11 local residents were sentenced for taking part in the protest action on August 10, 2020.
