Aliaksandr Vasiukovich

Former prisoner (Recognized ex post facto)

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: Yuliya Krepskaya

Groups: Journalists

Cases: Protests in Minsk

Notes: Trials in absentia

Aliaksandr Vasiukovich is a freelance photographer from Belarus who has received numerous awards for his work.

He was convicted by the Court of Frunzenski District of Minsk under Part 1 of Article 342 of the Criminal Code. On January 18, 2024, Judge Yuliya Krepskaya presided over the case and sentenced him to three years of restricted freedom under home confinement (domashnyaya khimiya).

 

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