Aleh Kirau

Former prisoner (Recognized ex post facto)

Date of birth: 20 July 1988

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 342 of the Criminal Code β€” Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them

Sentence: 3 years

Penalty: restricted freedom under home confinement ("domashnyaya khimiya")

Judge: Ina Sivets

Cases: Protests in Minsk

Aleh Kirau

Aleh Kirau was charged under Article 342 of the Criminal Code (organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them). On June 27, 2024, the case was heard by Judge Ina Sivets, who imposed a sentence of three years of restricted freedom under home confinement ("domashnyaya khimiya") on Aleh.

      On July 19, 2024, he was added to the list of Belarusian citizens, foreign citizens, and stateless persons involved in extremist activities.

 

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