As of March 30
1476 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:
1476 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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Ten more people recognized as political prisoners over extremism charges
30.03.2023
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Prosecutor appeals the verdict in Viasna case
29.03.2023
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Journalists Padabed and Lazarau recognised as political prisoners
28.03.2023
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Human rights activists informed about 12 more political prisoners in Belarus
24.03.2023
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#FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
24.03.2023
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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