As of May 20
1364 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:
1364 persons unfairly imprisoned
List of former political prisoners
Latest news
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"Being sick in prison is equivalent to death." Volha Rytus on medical care in detention
20.05.2024
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"I thought that if I fell asleep, I would wake up in a cell again." Ex-political prisoners on their psychological state on both sides of the bars
20.05.2024
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More than 30 demonstrations and events. Join the Day of Political Prisoners!
20.05.2024
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"I had an airsoft pellet in my leg." Kanstantsin Karnei on medical care at Akrescina
18.05.2024
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Norwegian PEN admitted Ales Bialiatski as honorary member
17.05.2024
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