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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 11 individuals fighting for freedom and justice

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Comprehensive archive of political persecution — 11 individuals fighting for freedom and justice across Russia, Belarus, Georgia, and Central Asia.

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Andrei Kolb

Andrei Kolb was convicted in the Pinsk District Court for his involvement in protest actions. He was sentenced to two years of restricted liberty (often referred to as 'chemistry') in an open-type correctional facility. He is also listed as an extremist and has reported family persecution.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Vasil Krauczuk

Vasil Krauczuk is a comedian who was sentenced to two years of restricted liberty for a joke made in a Telegram channel regarding a police officer. After fleeing to Russia to avoid punishment, he was extradited back to Belarus and is currently held in a SIZO.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 22, 2026

Aljaksandr Cjupo

Aljaksandr Cjupa was sentenced by a Pinsk court to compulsory psychiatric treatment. The charges were related to insulting a representative of authority. He has been added to the list of individuals involved in extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Jauhen Nevar

Jauhen Nevar is accused of participating in mass riots. He has been added to both the extremist and terrorist lists by Belarusian authorities. He is currently being held in SIZA-7 in Brest.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Aljaksei Szpakouski

Aljaksei Szpakouski, a music enthusiast from Pinsk, was detained in August 2024. He was convicted of participating in mass disturbances. He has been added to the official lists of terrorists and individuals involved in extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Aljaksandr Nevar

Aljaksandr Nevar was convicted by the Pinsk District Court for his involvement in organizing actions that violate public order. He has been designated as an extremist by the state. He is currently serving his sentence in Penal Colony No. 17.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Siarhei Kulesh

Siarhei Kulesh is a local resident of Pinsk who was detained for his involvement in mass protests. He was convicted under Article 293 of the Criminal Code. On April 29, 2024, the Pinsk District Court sentenced him to four years in a high-security penal colony. He has been added to the list of individuals involved in extremist activities.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Artur Radzivanovich

Artur Radzivanovich, a resident of Pinsk, was arrested at the Brest border crossing while attempting to travel to Ukraine via Poland. Investigators claim he intended to join the Kastuś Kalinoŭski Regiment through correspondence on Telegram. He was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in a general-regime penal colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Aljaksandr Lapukh

Aljaksandr Lapukh was detained in Pinsk following the August 2020 elections. He was accused of participating in mass riots near the Pinsk city executive committee. He was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in a high-security colony.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Siarhei Liazhenka

Siarhei Liazhenka was detained on September 23, 2020, and sentenced to 6 years in prison for participating in riots (Part 2 of Art. 293 of the Criminal Code). He is currently serving his sentence in Penal colony No. 15.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Ihar Salavei

Ihar Salavei, an activist of the For Freedom opposition group, was detained on September 3, 2020, and sentenced to 6 years in prison for participating in riots (Part 2 of Art. 293 of the Criminal Code). He is currently held in Pre-trial detention center No. 8.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

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