prisons of Belarus
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Political prisoners of Belarus in 2023. Infographics
Repressions have continued in Belarus for over three and a half years since the start of the 2020 election campaign. At least 1,430 political prisoners are currently in custody. Viasna…
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Articles
Torture in stress positions, beatings, unsanitary conditions: what Belarusian women face in prisons
The Human Rights Center Viasna has submitted information to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, providing details on instances of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment,…
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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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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
Boris Johnson stands for freedom of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and freedom of Belarus
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recorded an appeal on X in support of the campaign organized by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in an attempt to obtain information from the authorities regarding…
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August 2020
Torture and abuse in 2020 – story of Ihar K.
22 years old, election observer. "The riot police officer threw me back and said, "It's no fun to beat him, he doesn't scream"
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Women political prisoners of Belarus through prism of art
The Politvyazynka project tells about Belarusian women political prisoners: the initiative posts their portraits and stories of their lives before and after imprisonment so that the society does not forget…
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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…
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1,000 days of unfreedom: Siarhei Tsikhanouski is on trial again
Siarhei Tsikhanouski played a key role in the run-up to the 2020 protests in Belarus and was the first to become a political prisoner specifically as a result of these…