Viasna Human Rights Defender Responds to Propaganda Claims of “Falsified” Political Prisoner Lists
Human rights defender Leanid Sudalenka commented on a statement by propagandist Ihar Tur on the ONT television
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Propagandist Claims 196 “Ghost Prisoners” Are Listed as Political Prisoners
Propagandist Ihar Tur said on the ONT television channel that 196 people included on the list of political
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Trump Envoy Explains His Absence From Belarus During Graham Visit
US presidential special envoy John Coale said that he did not take part in the May visit to Belarus by
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“We Are Not Finished” — Trump Envoy Responds to Tsikhanouskaya’s Remarks About 800 Political Prisoners
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy John Coale has responded to remarks by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
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Driver of “A Country for Life” Motorhome Aliaksandr Aranovich Released
Aliaksandr Aranovich, 43, the driver of the motorhome used by Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s YouTube channel
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Another 16 People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Human rights defenders have recognized 16 people as political prisoners after they were prosecuted for
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Imprisoned Journalist Kiryl Pazniak Transferred From Intensive Care to Medical Unit
Imprisoned journalist Kiryl Pazniak has been transferred from the intensive care unit of Minsk’s emergency
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More Than 40 Countries and Organizations Issue Statements on Political Prisoners in Belarus
On the International Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners, more than 40 governments
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Mass Held in Rome for Belarusian Political Prisoners
On May 21, a Mass was held at the Church of the Resurrection in Rome to mark the International Day of
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841 Political Prisoners Remain Behind Bars in Belarus on Day of Solidarity With Political Prisoners
On the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, observed on 21 May, the Viasna Human Rights Centre
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Tsikhanouskaya: There Should Not Be a Single Political Prisoner in Belarus
There should not be a single political prisoner in Belarus, and the country must stop being a prison
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Third Congress on Belarusian Political Prisoners to Be Held in Vilnius
The Third Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus, #WithoutJustCause, will take place in Vilnius on
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EU Special Representative for Human Rights to Highlight Vulnerable Belarusian Political Prisoners
The EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Kaja Ollongren, said she would spend the five days leading
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Coale Promises to Raise Case of 19-Year-Old Political Prisoner Sentenced to 10 Years in Belarus
Former political prisoner Siarhei Sparysh, released on Sept. 11, 2025, with U.S. assistance, appealed to U.
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Activist From Naroulia Sentenced to 10 Years on “High Treason” Charges
The Mahiliou Regional Court has sentenced public activist Mikalai Vitkouski from Naroulia, Homielskaya
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Nine More People Recognised As Political Prisoners In Belarus
Nine more people have been recognised as political prisoners in Belarus. They are Ivan Tsybulski, Dzmitry
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Two More Political Prisoners Sentenced for “Persistent Disobedience” in Penal Colonies
Belarus continues to open criminal cases against political prisoners under Article 411 of the Criminal
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Former Malady Front Activist Yauhen Skachko Awaiting Transfer to Penal Colony, Faces Health Problems
Former Malady Front activist Yauhen Skachko, sentenced to three years in prison, is to be transferred
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United Transitional Cabinet Welcomes Poczobut’s Release and Urges Continued Pressure on Regime
The United Transitional Cabinet welcomed the release of journalist and representative of the Polish minority
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“I Hope There Will Be Good News This Month”: Tsikhanouskaya on Coale’s Visit to Minsk
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, speaking at the 5th Conference of Belarusians Worldwide in Warsaw, outlined
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Andrzej Poczobut Returns to Social Media After Release
Former political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut has updated his Facebook profile photo following
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Criminal Case Opened Against Human Rights Defender from Mazyr Uladzimir Tselyapun
The Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that a criminal case has been opened against 70-year-old human
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Ten More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised another 10 individuals as political prisoners.
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Borys Describes Meeting with Poczobut in Belavezhskaya Pushcha
Former political prisoner and activist of the Union of Poles in Belarus Anzhalika Borys told LRT about
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Polish Senate Adopts Resolution on Fifth Anniversary of Andrzej Poczobut’s Detention
At its 57th session today, the Polish Senate unanimously adopted a resolution marking the fifth anniversary
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Sentence Revealed for Mikhail Lapunou, Father of Expelled Former Political Prisoner Mikita Zalatarou
Mikhail Lapunou, the father of expelled former political prisoner Mikita Zalatarou, has been sentenced
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Those Convicted on Political Charges Threatened With Expulsion From Belarus, Viasna Says
Belarusians convicted on political charges are being threatened with expulsion from Belarus, human rights
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Belarusian Human Rights Groups Say Passport Cancellations Could Be Considered Part of Crimes Against Humanity
A coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations has issued a statement regarding the cancellation
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Another 17 People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Human rights defenders have recognised another 17 people as political prisoners, the human rights centre
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Several People on Pardoned Prisoners List Have Not Been Released, Rights Defenders Say
Some people included in the published list of pardoned political prisoners have still not been released.
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Katsiaryna Vadanosava Donates $10,000 To Belarusian Political Prisoners
TV presenter and singer Katsiaryna Vadanosava will donate $10,000 to political prisoners who were released
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Six More People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognized six more individuals as political prisoners.
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John Coale Speaks About Release of Political Prisoners in Belarus at CPAC
U.S. presidential envoy for Belarus John Coale spoke at the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference)
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Tsikhanouskaya Adviser: Inhumane Treatment Of Political Prisoners In Belarus Is A Systemic Policy
Leanid Marozau, legal adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, said that the third suicide attempt by political
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Founder Of Rental Platforms Recognized As Political Prisoner In Belarus
In Belarus, 12 more people have been recognized as political prisoners, the human rights center Viasna reports.
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Tsikhanouskaya On Latypau Suicide Attempt: This Cruelty Must End
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on reports of a third suicide attempt by political prisoner Stsiapan
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Viasna: Political Prisoner Stsiapan Latypau Attempts Suicide For Third Time
Political prisoner Stsiapan Latypau has attempted suicide for the third time, the human rights center
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Women Convicted in “Courtyard Chats” Case Recognized as Political Prisoners
Another nine people have been recognized as political prisoners in Belarus, the Viasna human rights center reported.
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Viasna: 897 Political Prisoners Remain in Belarus After Pardons
According to the human rights centre Viasna, following the release of 250 political prisoners, their
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Rights Group Comments on Reports of Restrictions for Pardoned Political Prisoners in Belarus
The initiative Dissidentby has commented on reports circulating in the media about alleged restrictions
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Coale Raised Issue of New Arrests During Talks With Lukashenka
U.S. Special Envoy John Coale said that during negotiations with Alyaksandr Lukashenka on March 19, he
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Lukashenka Says Released Political Prisoners Are Under Surveillance
Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that among the released political prisoners who remained in Belarus, 30–40
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Belarusian Political Prisoners Arrive in Vilnius
Belarusian political prisoners have arrived in Vilnius. Earlier it was reported that 15 people would
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Viasna: Some Pardoned Political Prisoners Have Not Yet Been Released
The human rights centre Viasna reports that some pardoned political prisoners have not yet been released.
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Tsikhanouskaya Thanks US for Release of 250 Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the release of another group of Belarusian political prisoners
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Some Political Prisoners Removed From Belarusian Colonies — Rights Defenders
On March 18, some political prisoners were removed from at least two Belarusian penal colonies, the human
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Lukashenka Says Belarus Ready to Follow Agreements With US on Political Prisoners
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during the protocol part of talks with US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus
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“You Can’t Prove That I Am Me.” Mikalai Statkevich Lives in Minsk Without Documents for a Month
Mikalai Statkevich remains at home in Minsk without documents. According to him, his passport is still
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Viasna: Former Political Prisoners Expelled From Belarus Receive Draft Notices
Several former political prisoners who were released and forcibly expelled from Belarus have begun receiving
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Detained Publishers Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Eleven more people have been recognized as political prisoners in Belarus, the Human Rights Center Viasna reported.
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