As of December 22
1298 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:
1298 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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Why Belarusian judges and penal colony chiefs end up on EU sanctions lists
17.12.2024
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Persecution for "agent activity" in Belarus. 19 foreigners convicted
12.12.2024
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Trials, wanted lists, special proceedings. How are human rights defenders persecuted in Belarus?
11.12.2024
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650 people in Belarus convicted of "inciting other social hatred"
10.12.2024
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29 more political prisoners pardoned in Belarus
10.12.2024
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