Released Belarusian political prisoners — journalist Katsiaryna Andreyeva and human rights defenders Valiantsin Stefanovich and Nasta Loika — applied today for international protection in Warsaw. On March 19, they were deported to Lithuania, and on March 21, with the consent of the Polish authorities, they left for Poland.
According to the press service of the United Transitional Cabinet, an agreement on the prompt submission of documents for international protection was reached by Deputy Head of the Cabinet and head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel Latushka with the leadership of the Polish Border Guard. Legal assistance in preparing the documents was provided by the Belarusian Solidarity Center. The former political prisoners were issued temporary foreigner identity documents.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the main command of the Polish Border Guard for the swift decision. As in December 2025, a high level of cooperation and support was demonstrated by the Polish side, which is especially important for Belarusians who have gone through repression and were subsequently deported from the country,” Latushka said.
