Viasna Human Rights Centre
Belarus · Viasna
01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryBelarus
Age / Sexmale
Occupation—
Arrested inMinsk
Held at—
CategoryActivism
StatusDetained
Sentence—
Belarus · context
1,277documented cases
393 urgent · 116 report torture
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Case Summary
Dzianis Vasilyeu was detained on August 18, 2025, and is currently being held in Pre-trial detention center No. 1. He is charged under Article 361-4 of the Criminal Code for promoting extremist activities. His case is related to the "Hajun case" and the War in Ukraine.
Native-Language SummaryBE • Original
Денис Васильев был задержан 18 августа 2025 года и в настоящее время содержится в СИЗО №1. Ему предъявлено обвинение по статье 361-4 Уголовного кодекса за содействие экстремистской деятельности. Его дело связано с «делом Хаюна» и войной в Украине.
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01BY-361-4
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. BY-361-4
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorUnknown
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
August 18, 2025
05Sources
Data Source
Source vs. PPW analysis
ViasnaCase facts, charges, dates, and status.
PPW analysisRisk, surveillance & sentence estimates — probabilistic, not the source's reporting.
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Cite this case
Political Prisoner Watch. (2026). Case file: Dzianis Vasilyeu (PPW case cmmjmb7o). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmmjmb7oo000k1vya3a5eimac. Original data from Viasna Human Rights Centre (https://prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/dzjanis-vasileu).
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