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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 3 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 3 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Yauhen Cimashuk

Yauhen Cimashuk was convicted of insulting the President of Belarus. He was sentenced to two years of restricted liberty with a requirement to serve in a corrective institution of the open type. He was detained following his return to Belarus and is a father of many children.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 15, 2026

Asipovichy, Mogilev region

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Daniil Herasim

Daniil Herasim is an 18-year-old (at time of arrest) who was detained for photographing military facilities in Asipovichy. He was accused of attempting to pass information to the 'Supratiw' initiative. He was sentenced to 10 years in a general-regime penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Asipovichy, Mogilev region

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Aljaksei Szyszkavec

Aljaksei Szyszkavec, a resident of Asipovichy, was detained for his alleged involvement with the ByPol extremist formation. He was accused of planning to disrupt railway traffic and participating in military actions. He was sentenced to 11 years in a high-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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