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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 14 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 14 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Uladzimir Novik

Uladzimir Novik was sentenced in the Minsk District Court. He faces charges related to the illegal turnover of narcotic drugs and the organization of actions that violate public order. He received a sentence of 3.5 years of restricted liberty.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Activism

Viktar Jaumenenka

Viktar Jaumenenka is a member of the 'Za Svabodu' (For Freedom) movement. He was detained for making comments and faces several political charges. He is a father of many children and has previously been detained under article 342.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Other

Aljaksandr Vanczanka

Aljaksandr Vanczanka was detained in mid-December 2025. He was part of the 'Gayun Case' and was convicted in May 2026. He received a sentence of 3 years in a high-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

culture

Aljaksandr Czumakou

Aljaksandr (Ales) Czumakou is a musician and member of the band 'Stary Olsa'. He was detained in December 2025 and accused of being a member of the 'Da Zauraŭ' extremist formation. He is currently held in SIZA-1.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Activism

Aleh Laryčau

Aleh Laryčau is an artist, social activist, and street artist who organized the Urban Myths festival. He has been previously detained multiple times for his art activism. He was detained in November 2025 in connection with alleged extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Activism

Julija Kavalenka

Julija Kavalenka was detained in October 2025 on charges of participating in an extremist formation and organizing mass disturbances. She was arrested alongside her daughter, Anastasija Kavalenka. She is currently being held in SIZA-1.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Activism

Anastasija Kavalenka

Anastasija Kavalenka was detained in October 2025 on charges of participating in an extremist formation and organizing mass disturbances. She was arrested alongside her mother, Julija Kavalenka. She is currently being held in SIZA-1.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Activism

Dzmitryi Kandrus

Dzmitryi Kandrus was detained in May 2025. He was convicted in the Minsk Regional Court for organizing mass disturbances and assisting extremist activities. He is currently serving his sentence in a penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Social media

Akasana Valkovič

Akasana Valkovič was detained in November 2024 due to her comments in Telegram channels in 2021. She was convicted of insulting both the President and a government official. She is currently serving a three-year sentence in a general regime colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Other

Iryna Buinevich

Iryna Buinevich is the director of the research company Mia Research. She was detained in late 2023 following sociological surveys conducted by her company. She is facing charges of treason and tax evasion related to her professional activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

legal profession

Vital Brahinec

Vital Brahinec is a lawyer who previously defended political prisoners, including Ales Bialiatski. He was detained following protests and subsequently stripped of his legal license. He was convicted on multiple charges including extremism and organizing public disorder.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 22, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Other

Ihar Khrystaforau

Ihar Khrystaforau was detained in January 2022. He was convicted in a closed trial by the Minsk Regional Court for several offenses including insulting the President and inciting hatred. He was sentenced to 6 years in a general regime penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk region, Belarus

Other

Dzjanis Filončyk

Dzjanis Filončyk is a resident of Minsk who was involved in the 'Gaidukevich case' regarding an arson attack on a deputy's house. He was convicted of creating an extremist formation and attempting to seize state power. He is currently serving a sentence in a high-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Minsk Region, Belarus

Protest

Piotr Jurkevič

Piotr Jurkevič is a figure in the 'Gaidukevich case' related to an arson attack on a deputy's house. He was charged with participating in mass riots, involvement in an extremist formation, and attempting to seize state power. He was sentenced to 9 years in a high-security penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Convicted