Dzmitry Charnukha

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: 2 years

Penalty: restricted freedom in an open penal facility ("khimiya")

Prison sentence start date: 5 December 2023

Judge: Tatsiana Shyman

Prison: Open correctional facility No. 7

Cases: Protests in Minsk

Dzmitry Charnukha was sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment under Part 1 of Article 342 of the Criminal Code (organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them). On November 9, 2023, the case was considered by Judge Tatsiana Shyman.

Place of detention: Open correctional facility No. 7. 225136, Pružany district, Kuplina

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