Belarusian human rights defenders have recognized eight more people as political prisoners. They are Vital Musilovich, Vadzim Sarakavik, Andrei Sudzibor, Aliaksandr Audzevich, Aliaksandr Yazheuski, Aliaksei Shakhlai, Mikhail Filipenka, and Mikalai Bahdanchyk, the Viasna Human Rights Centre reported.
Vital Musilovich was convicted under Articles 368, 369, 130 and 361-1 of the Criminal Code on charges of insulting a public official and Aliaksandr Lukashenka, creating or participating in an extremist formation, and inciting hatred or discord.
Vadzim Sarakavik was convicted under Articles 130 and 361-4 of the Criminal Code on charges of facilitating extremist activity and inciting other forms of social hatred.
Andrei Sudzibor was convicted under Article 130 of the Criminal Code on charges of inciting other forms of social hatred.
Aliaksandr Audzevich was convicted under Articles 130, 368, 342, 361-4 and 367 of the Criminal Code on charges of inciting other forms of social hatred, insulting Aliaksandr Lukashenka, preparing or actively participating in actions that grossly violate public order, and facilitating extremist activity.
Aliaksandr Yazheuski was convicted under Article 356 of the Criminal Code on charges of high treason.
Aliaksei Shakhlai was convicted under Articles 342 and 352 of the Criminal Code on charges of preparing or actively participating in actions that grossly violate public order and unlawfully obtaining computer information.
Mikhail Filipenka was convicted under Article 361-3 of the Criminal Code on charges of financing the participation of Belarusian citizens in the war in Ukraine.
Mikalai Bahdanchyk was convicted under Articles 295, 361-4, 368 and 368 of the Criminal Code on charges of insulting and defaming Aliaksandr Lukashenka, facilitating extremist activity, and possessing weapons or explosive substances.
As of Aug. 31, the number of political prisoners stood at 883.
