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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 8 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 8 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Aljaksandr Karatkevicz

Aljaksandr Karatkevicz was sentenced to 3 years in a general regime colony for assisting extremist activities. He is linked to the 'Gayun Case'. He was previously held in SIZO-3 before being transferred to his current location.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Navapolatsk, Vitebsk region

Other

Aljaksei Kamovicz

Aljaksei Kamovicz is a former bank manager in Navapolatsk. He was sentenced to four and a half years of restricted liberty (chemical regime) for allegedly assisting extremist activities. His case is linked to the 'Gayun case'.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Navapolatsk, Vitebsk region

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Volha Brycikava

Volha Brycikava is the leader of the independent Naftan trade union. She has faced multiple arrests and administrative sanctions for her activism and anti-war stances. She was eventually sentenced to 5 years in a penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Navapolatsk, Vitebsk Region

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Andrei Khanevicz

Andrei Khanevicz is a worker at the 'Grodno Azot' plant and a father of three. He was convicted of discrediting Belarus and assisting extremist activities, likely related to his role as a labor activist or protest involvement in Grodna. He is currently serving a five-year sentence in a high-security facility.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Navapolatsk, Vitebsk region

Journalism

Aleh Zubovicz

Aleh Zubovicz is a former district police officer who was detained in connection with the 'Black Book of Belarus' case. He was convicted for his alleged involvement in spreading information about private lives and inciting hostility. He is currently serving a six-year sentence in a high-security regime colony. Reports indicate he was severely beaten during his arrest.

URGENT ACTION

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Navapolatsk, Vitebsk region

Social media

Yauhen Klimau

Yauhen Klimau is an administrator of the Telegram channel 'Petrikau 97%'. He was detained for his involvement in managing an extremist formation and for reposting content from the Nexta channel. He was sentenced to five years in a high-security colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Navapolatsk, Vitebsk region

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Ihar Mintc

Ihar Mintc is a legal advisor at Naftan who was arrested as part of the 'Workers' Movement' case. He is accused of high treason and participating in an extremist formation following industrial strikes. He suffers from serious health problems.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Navapolatsk, Vitebsk region

Activism

Mikalai Biblis

Mikalai Biblis is a political prisoner involved in the high-profile 'Bustly Letyat' (Storks are Flying) initiative case. He was convicted of terrorism-related charges and property damage. He is currently serving an 8.5-year sentence in a high-security penal colony and is listed as a terrorist and extremist.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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