Uladzislau Papou
sentenced to 2 years imprisonment
Former prisoner
Date of birth: 22 June 2002
Date of detention: 23 January 2023
Charges indicted:
- Art. 361-4 of the Criminal Code — Promoting extremist activities
Sentence: 2 years
Penalty: imprisonment in a general-security penal colony
Date of release: 16 September 2024
Judge: Alena Kartavenka
Notes: Pardon / amnesty, War in Ukraine
Uladzislau Papou was accused of taking photos and videos of military vehicles, equipment, personnel, and the military airfield in Babrujsk (Mahilioŭ region) on February 24 and 25, 2022.
On March 27, 2023, the Mahilioŭ Regional Court convicted him under Part 1 of Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code (Supporting extremist activities). Judge Alena Kartavenka sentenced Uladzislau Papou to 24 months of imprisonment in a general-security penal colony.
On April 28, 2023, he was included in the "List of Belarusian citizens, foreign citizens, and stateless persons involved in extremist activities".
He was pardoned and released on September 16, 2024.
