political prisoner
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Articles
Solidarity without borders: a guide on supporting political prisoners from abroad
With thousands of Belarusians scattered all over the world, Viasna has gathered possible ways to support and cheer up political prisoners from abroad.
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News
BYSOL launches Christmas campaign “Let’s Give Children a Miracle!”
With your support, we can ensure that moms and dads who are political prisoners bring joy to their children and send them heartfelt gifts during these days. Together, we can…
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Videos
Is the autocracy winning? Why there is still hope for Belarus
How can the resilience and determination of Belarusians shape the country’s future? What is important to understand about the situation in the country and beyond? In a joint project, Voice…
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Articles
Human Rights Situation in Belarus: October 2023
As of late October, 1,473 political prisoners were deprived of their liberty in Belarus. Human rights defenders continue to document arbitrary arrests, convictions, torture and other types of prohibited treatment…
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News
Independent media hold marathon of solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners
On July 29, Belarusian media are holding an online solidarity marathon under the motto "We Care!" to raise funds for political prisoners and their families. Bloggers, politicians, artists, athletes, and…
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News
Ihar Losik attempted suicide second time while in custody
Ihar Losik, a Belarusian journalist and political prisoner, attempted suicide in a penal colony. He has been on hunger strike for a long time while in solitary confinement in the…
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Viasna
Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski sentenced to 10 years in prison
For the first time in history, a Nobel laureate was convicted after having been awarded the Nobel Prize. Belarusian human rights organizations issued a statement of protest where they called…
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News
Poems from Prison – new project to support repressed people in Belarus
The People's Embassy of Belarus in Brazil in collaboration with the Freedom Postcards initiative launched the Poems from Prison website. It collects poems written by political prisoners in Belarus, their…
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News
Siarhei Tsikhanouski sentenced to additional 1.5 years of imprisonment
The political prisoner Siarhei Tsikhanouski received a new sentence of 1.5 years in prison in addition to the 18-year sentence he is already serving. A verdict on the charge of…