News on the topic: political prisoners
21.06.2023 Belarusian human rights defenders recognize another 12 political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
19.06.2023 Statement on recognition of eight people as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
19.06.2023 Uladzimir Kazeka recognized as political prisoner
Joint statement of the Belarusian human rights community
14.06.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
Labkovich could call the family from jail, Stefanovic was assigned to hard physical work, and Bialitski became a part of an art-installation to be presented in Oslo.
14.06.2023 Human rights defender Nasta Loiko being tried in Minsk
The hearing is closed to the public.
12.06.2023 International human rights defenders: Belarus must stop ill-treatment of Maria Kalesnikava
The opposition politician is in solitary confinement and has no access to doctors and her lawyer.
12.06.2023 Fifteen more political prisoners added to the list
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
07.06.2023 Five defendants in the civil self-defense units of Belarus case are political prisoners
Statement by the human rights community of Belarus
02.06.2023 Twenty-three people recognized as political prisoners over diffamation charges and convictions
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
31.05.2023 UN experts: Belarus must release all detainees held on political grounds and protect their rights
UN experts called on Belarusian authorities to immediately release all prisoners detained on spurious charges for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful assembly, association and expression.
31.05.2023 Dzmitryi Sonchyk's imprisonment and health crisis in his cellmates' accounts
The political prisoner suffered a heart attack and a stroke while serving his time. However, he was sent back to a penal colony.
29.05.2023 Behind bars in Belarus: A former political prisoner's account on the red label and restricted freedom
Dzmitry Abramuk provides an eye-opening account of life within these institutions, shedding light on the grim experiences of political prisoners under the regime of Lukashenka.
29.05.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
The regime continues its crackdown on Viasna labelling its media extremist, while the international community demands the unconditional release of our jailed fellows.
26.05.2023 Political prisoner Viktoryia Kulsha subjected to abuse in detention
Viktoryia Kulsha, facing extended imprisonment, alleges harsh conditions, abuse, and multiple heart attacks due to ongoing hunger strikes.
26.05.2023 Belarusians in Moscow unwavering in support for political prisoners
For over a year, Belarusians living in Moscow have consistently sent heartfelt messages to political prisoners in their homeland, and the responses are profoundly touching.
