News on the topic: political prisoners

"Return to the here and now": how Belarusians who suffered from persecution cope with mental problems

27.05.2024 "Return to the here and now": how Belarusians who suffered from persecution cope with mental problems

Viasna continues to publish stories where victims of political repression give advice and speak about the things that helped them cope with mental disorders.

The statement on the recognition of 6 people as political prisoners

27.05.2024 The statement on the recognition of 6 people as political prisoners

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus

The statement on the recognition of 11 people as political prisoners

24.05.2024 The statement on the recognition of 11 people as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners of Belarus: demonstrations held all over the world

23.05.2024 Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners of Belarus: demonstrations held all over the world

Viasna reports how Belarusians expressed solidarity with those who are now behind bars and with those who will not return from there.

Former political prisoner Piotr Marchanka: "Healthcare in prison is always a hopeless case"

22.05.2024 Former political prisoner Piotr Marchanka: "Healthcare in prison is always a hopeless case"

Former political prisoner and musician Piotr Marchanka recalled how the whole cell fell ill at once in a pre-trial detention center, but a doctor was not called.

The statement on the recognition of 20 people as political prisoners

22.05.2024 The statement on the recognition of 20 people as political prisoners

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus

May 21 is the third anniversary of the death of political prisoner activist Vitold Ashurak

21.05.2024 May 21 is the third anniversary of the death of political prisoner activist Vitold Ashurak

Viasna human rights activist Pavel Sapelka comments on the current government of Belarus not investigating the death of Vitold Ashurak and other political prisoners.

Statement of the Viasna Human Rights Center on the Day of Political Prisoners

21.05.2024 Statement of the Viasna Human Rights Center on the Day of Political Prisoners

We call on not to weaken solidarity with political prisoners despite the threats of the regime.

The statement on the recognition of 10 people as political prisoners

21.05.2024 The statement on the recognition of 10 people as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

"Being sick in prison is equivalent to death." Volha Rytus on medical care in detention

20.05.2024 "Being sick in prison is equivalent to death." Volha Rytus on medical care in detention

Former political prisoner Volha Rytus spoke about the problems her cellmates faced in pre-trial detention center-1.

"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 "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

Asia Bulybenka and former political prisoner Alina (name changed for security reasons) shared their stories.

More than 30 demonstrations and events. Join the Day of Political Prisoners!

20.05.2024 More than 30 demonstrations and events. Join the Day of Political Prisoners!

Viasna shares the actions and events you can join on May 18–26 to commemorate the Day of Political Prisoners.

"I had an airsoft pellet in my leg." Kanstantsin Karnei on medical care at Akrescina

18.05.2024 "I had an airsoft pellet in my leg." Kanstantsin Karnei on medical care at Akrescina

Kanstantsin Karnei, a journalist from Vot Tak and a former political prisoner, spoke about healthcare in the temporary detention facility at Akrescina.

Norwegian PEN admitted Ales Bialiatski as honorary member

17.05.2024 Norwegian PEN admitted Ales Bialiatski as honorary member

The proposal was explained by Jørgen Frydnes, Secretary General of the Norwegian PEN.

"You can't physically walk in this state." Volha Loika spoke about medical care in a pre-trial detention center

17.05.2024 "You can't physically walk in this state." Volha Loika spoke about medical care in a pre-trial detention center

As part of the Week of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, Viasna has prepared a number of videos where former political prisoners share their stories about sub-standard and untimely medical care in places of detention.

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