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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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Vasil Alehavich Prokharau

Vasil Prokharau was convicted in Grodna for his involvement in protests and for insulting the President. He has been added to the list of extremists. He is currently serving his sentence.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Valjancina Navumava

Valjancina Navumava was detained in Hrodna in September 2025. She was a long-time member of the 'Spravedlivy Svet' party. She faces multiple charges including libel against the President and assistance to extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Pavel Kizjuk

Pavel Kizjuk is a former military serviceman born in 1990. He was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason under Article 356 of the Criminal Code. He is currently being held in Hrodna.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Aljaksei Kerdal

Aljaksei Kerdal is a bartender and former small business owner from Hrodna. He was detained for making comments on Telegram, which authorities characterized as inciting hostility. He was sentenced to 5 years in a general regime colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Siarhei Salazhencau

Siarhei Salazhencau is an IT professional and ballroom dancer who lived in Warsaw, Poland. He was arrested upon his return to Belarus and charged with financing extremist activities. He is also recognized as an extremist by the authorities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Illja Naryszkin

Illja Naryszkin was a student at the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He was arrested in April 2024, likely due to intentions to join Belarusian volunteers fighting for Ukraine. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason and participation in military actions.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Sjarhei Njalepka

Sjarhei Njalepka is a resident of Hrodna who was arrested in March 2022. He faced numerous charges including organizing mass riots and insulting the President. He was sentenced to 9 years in a general regime colony and has been added to the terrorist list, prohibiting financial transfers to him.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Siarhei Rabcaŭ

Siarhei Rabcaŭ, a resident of Hrodna, was arrested following comments made after a shooting involving a KGB officer. He was charged with multiple political crimes, including insulting the President and organizing mass disorder. He was sentenced to 6.5 years in a strengthened regime penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Mikalai Autukhovicz

Mikalai Autukhovicz is a veteran of the Afghan War, an entrepreneur, and a social activist. He was accused of organizing a terrorist group in the Hrodna region that allegedly targeted police property. He received a 25-year sentence in a strict regime colony.

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LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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