As of October 14
1290 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:
1290 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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The statement on the recognition of 5 people as political prisoners
11.10.2024
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The statement on the recognition of 9 people as political prisoners
10.10.2024
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New godparents for political prisoners in Belarus from England and Germany
09.10.2024
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Yury Ziankovich sentenced to additional 2 years of imprisonment. He is currently in the KGB pre-trial detention center
07.10.2024
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"Welcome to the Motherland." At least 66 people convicted in political criminal cases after returning from abroad
07.10.2024
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