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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 7 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Siarhei Aldasieu

Siarhei Aldasieu is a military pilot who previously served at the 61st Aviation Base in Baranavichy. He was detained and subsequently convicted for allegedly insulting the President of Belarus. He is currently serving a three-year sentence in a restricted liberty facility.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Dzmitry Vialau

Dzmitry Vialau is a truck driver from Lida who was detained after returning from the EU. He was convicted on multiple charges including defamation of the President and assisting extremist activities. He was sentenced to 4 years in a high-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Pavel Lukaszevicz

Pavel Lukaszevicz, a resident of Lida, was detained for making comments on Telegram that authorities interpreted as threats to law enforcement and insults to officials. He was charged with participating in an extremist formation and insulting a judge. He received a 4-year sentence in a general regime colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Andrei Krasnik

Andrei Krasnik is a therapist from Lida who was detained for social media comments and likes. He was sentenced to 3.5 years in a high-security penal colony on charges including insulting the President and violence against an official. He is considered a political prisoner.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Valeryi Trocki

Valeryi Trocki, a former security officer turned truck driver from Lida, was arrested in May 2022. He was charged with treason against the state. He was sentenced to 12 years in a general regime penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Edvard Vilczeuski

Edvard Vilczeuski is a former taxi driver from Lida. He was convicted on multiple charges including organizing mass disorder and insulting authorities following social media posts. He received a nine-year sentence in a high-security colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Sjarhei Sakalou

Sjarhei Sakalou is a military retiree from Lida. He was detained in the 'Gaidukevich case' and accused of participating in a conspiracy to seize power and preparing terrorist acts. He was sentenced to 14 years in a high-security colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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