As of March 29
1405 persons in Belarus are considered as political prisoners
Bloggers, businessmen, presidential campaign members and peaceful protesters are held in prisons only because they were not afraid to exercise their rights - the right to participate in peaceful assemblies, to express their opinion and to be involved in political activities.
Most of these people were targeted by politically motivated criminal prosecution in connection with the events that took place during and after the presidential election of August 2020.
Who can qualify as a political prisoner, according to Belarusian human rights defenders?
Addresses of prisons:
1405 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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HRDs demand rehabilitation of 46 convicted participants of peaceful assemblies
28.03.2024
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Seven more persons recognized as political prisoners in Belarus
28.03.2024
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German MP becomes godparent for Ales Bialiatski
27.03.2024
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Statement on recognizing Ihar Karnei as political prisoner
25.03.2024
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Human rights organizations demand rehabilitation of 20 former political prisoners
24.03.2024
What should I know and how to help?
✉️ Write a letter. Make a scan of your letter or postcard and share it online
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