Case identifier BY-CMMJ
Urgency: High
Age: 47 YRS
Arrest location: Russia/Belarus
Category: union
Aljaksandr Kapszul
Aljaksandr Kapszul is a former legal counsel at Naftan who was detained in Russia and extradited to Belarus. He is a defendant in the 'Workers' Movement' case, which targeted factory workers supporting strikes. He was sentenced to 15 years for treason and extremism. He has undergone a hunger strike and faces serious health issues.
URGENT ACTION
LAST UPDATED · MAY 22, 2026
Trial status: Convicted