Aliaksandr Sudnikovich

Prisoner

Date of detention: 27 May 2024

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 369 of the Criminal Code — Insulting a government official
  • Art. 368 of the Criminal Code — Insulting the President of the Republic of Belarus
  • Art. 361-1 of the Criminal Code — Creation of an extremist formation, or participation in it
  • Art. 130 of the Criminal Code — Incitement to hatred

Judge: Yauhen Khatkevich

Prison: Pre-trial detention center No. 1

Notes: Detention upon return to Belarus

Aliaksandr Sudnikovich was detained at the Belarusian-Lithuanian border in late May, along with another Belarusian citizen. One of them was on the international wanted list and was trying to enter Lithuania illegally to avoid criminal charges, while the other was a driver.

Aliaksandr is charged with insulting Lukashenka, insulting a government official, participating in an extremist formation, and inciting social enmity or discord under Articles 368, 369, 361-1, and 130 of the Criminal Code.

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

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