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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 5 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 5 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Aljaksandr Hetczanka

Aljaksandr Hetczanka was sentenced by the Gomel Regional Court for assisting extremist activities. He received a 4-year sentence of restricted liberty with direction to a corrective institution of the open type. His case is linked to the 'Hayun case'.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Valjancina Polaz

Valjancina Polaz, a Belarusian citizen of Ukrainian origin, was accused of cooperating with the Security Service of Ukraine. She was charged with treason and organizing illegal migration. She was sentenced to nine years in a general regime colony.

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LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Illja Verameeu

Illja Verameeu was detained in February 2022 following his Telegram messages regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He was convicted of attempting to organize mass disorders and inciting social hostility. He is currently serving a sentence in a high-security colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Hanna Ablab

Hanna Ablab is a Belarusian Railway employee and a mother of three. She was detained in connection with the 'Worker's Movement' case, which involved strikes by railway and factory workers. She was convicted of high treason and participation in an extremist formation.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Sjarhei Ramanau

Sjarhei Ramanau is an anarchist who was detained in October 2020. He was accused of terrorism related to arson incidents in the Gomel region. Over the course of his imprisonment, he has faced multiple additional charges for disobeying prison administration, resulting in a total sentence of over 24 years.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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