Viasna Human Rights Centre
Belarus · Viasna
01Overview
Quick Facts
CountryBelarus
Age / Sexmale
Occupation—
Arrested inMinsk
Held at—
CategorySocial media
StatusDetained
Sentence—
Belarus · context
1,277documented cases
393 urgent · 116 report torture
Most common grounds
Journalism
101
Legal Profession
11
Medical
2
Culture
1
Case Summary
Siarhei Kardash was detained on October 31, 2024, and is currently held in pre-trial detention center No. 6 in Baranavičy. His case is related to the "Neighborhood community chats case," suggesting involvement in organizing or participating in actions that violate public order.
Native-Language SummaryBE • Original
Сергей Кардаш был задержан 31 октября 2024 года и в настоящее время содержится в следственном изоляторе № 6 в Барановичах. Его дело связано с «Делом о соседских чатах», что указывает на причастность к организации или участию в действиях, нарушающих общественный порядок.
02Charges
Charges
01 count- 01BY-342
Criminal Code Articles
01 articleArt. BY-342
03Analysis
Predicting Vector
Surveillance vector
Surveillance vectorSocial Media Monitoring
04Timeline
Case Timeline
Arrest date
October 31, 2024
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: Siarhei Kardash (PPW case cmmjmnxs). Retrieved July 6, 2026, from https://politicalprisonerwatch.org/prisoners/cmmjmnxs2005p1vyaevi8vun7. Original data from Viasna Human Rights Centre (https://prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/sjarhei-kardasz).
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