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Aljaksandr Paliuka

Aljaksandr Paliuka, a resident of Luninets, was detained for social media comments. He faced multiple charges including insulting the President and participating in an extremist formation. He was sentenced to seven years in a high-security colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Luninets, Brest Region

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Aljaksandr Sumar

Aljaksandr Sumar is a former criminal law expert who was sentenced to 9 years in prison for administering the Telegram chat 'Zhyve Luninets!'. He faces multiple charges including leadership of an extremist formation and defamation of the President. He is currently on the state's terrorist list.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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