As of July 7
1423 persons in Belarus are considered as political prisoners
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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:
1423 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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Statement of human rights defenders of Belarus on recognition of 17 new political prisoners
05.07.2024
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More than 10 political prisoners were amnestied and pardoned, among them Ryhor Kastusiou
05.07.2024
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The statement on the recognition of eight people as political prisoners
04.07.2024
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Digest of the released: at least 27 political prisoners were released in June, five of them were exchanged
02.07.2024
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"It is impossible to transfer the medicines to him." What is known about Ales Bialiatski
02.07.2024
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