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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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Vital Czavusau

Vital Czavusau is an entrepreneur and director of an advertising firm. He was arrested in February 2025 and convicted in Mogilev in May 2025 as part of the 'Gayun Case'. He was sentenced to four years in a general regime colony for assisting extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Mogilev, Mogilev region

Activism

Arciom Sjamionau

Arciom Sjamionau is a former legal advisor at the Bureau of Customs-Licensing Support and Export Control. He worked at the optical enterprise 'Sfera' for a long time. He was convicted under Article 361 for allegedly making calls to cause harm to the national security of Belarus.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Mogilev, Mogilev region

Other

Marat Buszenka

Marat Buszenka is a Belarusian businessman who previously resided in Latvia. He was arrested in the summer of 2025 and subsequently convicted for his alleged involvement in extremist activities. He was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months of restricted freedom in an open-type correctional facility.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Mogilev, Mogilev region

Activism

Uladzislau Kupryjanau

Uladzislau Kupryjanau, a former engineer, was detained for allegedly providing information about state officials to the 'Black Book of Belarus'. He was convicted of inciting hostility and illegal handling of personal data. He is recognized as both a terrorist and an extremist.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Mogilev, Mogilev region

Journalism

Ivan Viarbicki

Ivan Viarbicki is a cultural figure, artist, and filmmaker who was detained in October 2020. He was convicted of terrorism and illegal possession of explosives following Telegram messages. He has faced additional charges for disobeying prison authorities and is currently held in a strict regime facility.

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LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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