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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 9 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 9 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Urgency

Dzmitryi Hracžou

Dzmitryi Hracžou was convicted in January 2025 for insulting the President and a representative of authority. He is currently held in a penal colony under a general regime. He has been added to the list of individuals involved in extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow region

Activism

Dzmitryi Sluk

Dzmitryi Sluk, a resident of Babruysk, was arrested for donating cryptocurrency to the 'Cyberpartisans'. He was sentenced to 8 years and 6 months in a general regime colony. During his detention, he was subjected to pressure in various facilities, including being placed in SHIZO and PKT.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow Region

Activism

Maksim Beljanovicz

Maksim Beljanovicz is a driving instructor from Babruysk who was arrested for his alleged involvement with the 'Victory Plan'. He was convicted on multiple charges including extremism, incitement of hostility, and assistance to extremist activities. He is currently serving an 8-year sentence in a general regime colony and is on the terrorist list.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow region

Other

Anatol Jaskevicz

Anatol Jaskevicz is a resident of Babruysk who was accused of inciting social hatred and insulting the President. He was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in a general regime penal colony. He has also been added to the terrorist list by the KGB.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow region

Protest

Dzmitryi Klimau

Dzmitryi Klimau is a resident of Babruysk accused of participating in 'railway partisan' activities. He was allegedly involved in damaging railway equipment near Asipovichy. During his arrest, he was wounded by security forces and was subsequently sentenced to 22 years in prison.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow region

Activism

Kanstancin Ermalovicz

Kanstancin Ermalovicz was detained in September 2021 as part of a group accused of 'railway partisan' activities. He was charged with multiple terrorism-related offenses and insulting the President. He was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow region

Protest

Vital Minkevicz

Vital Minkevicz was arrested in connection with the 'Railroad Partisans' actions and the burning of a Lukashenko effigy. He was convicted of multiple terrorism-related charges and insulting the President. In 2024, he received an additional 3-year sentence.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow region

Protest

Aljaksandr Marjasau

Aljaksandr Marjasau is a Russian citizen residing in Babruysk. He was detained in October 2020 for his involvement in various protest actions, including stopping a freight train and arson. He was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in a high-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Babruysk, Mahilyow region

Protest

Vital Vasilevicz

Vital Vasilevicz is a resident of Babruysk who was involved in various protest actions in October 2020, including stopping a train and arson. He was severely beaten and tortured by KGB officers during his detention. He was sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in a high-security penal colony.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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