As of June 12
1396 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:
1396 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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"We are here because our hearts say so": solidarity action with political prisoner and lawyer Maksim Znak
12.06.2024
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"I'm not afraid. Let them be afraid!"
11.06.2024
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"The routine is organized in such a way that you can get a "violation" record at any moment." Why political prisoners do not get early release
07.06.2024
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Belarusian political prisoners in high-security prisons: pressure intensifies
07.06.2024
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The statement on the recognition of 9 people as political prisoners
06.06.2024
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