Uladzimir Lykshyn

Former prisoner

Date of detention: 29 November 2023

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 1/2 years

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

Judge: Aliaksandr Yakunchykhin

Cases: Protests in Minsk, Solidarity with political prisoners

Uladzimir Lykshyn

Uladzimir Lykshyn was detained together with his brother Aliaksandr Lykshyn, who is charged with participating in the protests and involving in the service Pismo.bel, which facilitated sending of letters to political prisoners.

The brothers are charged under Article 342 of the Criminal Code (organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them).

 

Addresses of prisons:

What should I know and how to help?

✉️ Write a letter. Make a scan of your letter or postcard and share it online

🤝 Please use the Russian (or Belarusian) name of the prison

💡 Foreign-language messages may be blocked, so attach a translation (e.g. translate.google.com)

💡 A big guide about helping Belarusian political prisoners from abroad

💡 More tips here

Support “Viasna”