Tsikhanouskaya: Release of Political Prisoners Must Be Accompanied by an End to Repression
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the Igrzyska Wolności (“Freedom Games”) ideas festival in Łódź, Poland, on October 25.…
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Pavel Belavus Posts Video of First Reunion With Family After Release
Former political prisoner Pavel Belavus has posted an emotional video of his first reunion with his family following…
ABW Shows How Andrzej Poczobut’s Exchange Took Place
Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has released footage of a prisoner exchange between Poland and Belarus that resulted…
Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Release of Political Prisoners in Luxembourg
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies on October 22 during a joint meeting with parliamentary leaders…
Former Lieutenant Colonel Dzmitry Zara Recognised as a Political Prisoner
Eight more people have been recognised as political prisoners in Belarus, the Viasna Human Rights Centre reports. They…
Tsikhanouskaya Meets Released Political Prisoners in Lithuania
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Lithuania with former political prisoners who were released on September 16 and forcibly deported…
Political Prisoner Viachaslau Areshka Has Completely Lost His Sight In Prison — Radio Svaboda
71-year-old political prisoner and activist of the independent REP trade union Viachaslau Areshka has completely lost his sight in…
Tsikhanouskaya Meets Released Political Prisoners in Warsaw
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Warsaw with released Belarusian political prisoners, members of the “Volnyja” team, mentors and volunteers…
Viasna: Several Dozen More Political Prisoners Were Prepared for Release on September 16
Several dozen political prisoners in Belarus were prepared for release on September 16, but at the last moment…
Belarusian With Czech Citizenship Detained After Returning to Visit His Mother
Among the 12 people recognized as political prisoners on October 2 was 52-year-old Czech citizen Vital Dziamidchyk, who…
Another 12 People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Another 12 people have been recognized as political prisoners in Belarus, the Viasna Human Rights Center reported. They…
Nearly All Former Political Prisoners Surveyed Report Psychological Abuse — Study
Belwest First Deputy Director General Added to “Terrorist List”
The Belarusian KGB has updated its list of individuals allegedly involved in “terrorist activities.” Viktar Huryin, first deputy…
Ryzhankou Calls Release of Political Prisoners “Minimal Costs” in Talks With US
Belarus is ready to restore military communication channels with NATO if alliance countries show a willingness to reciprocate.…
10 Released Political Prisoners Apply for International Protection in Poland
Belarusian political prisoners who were released on September 16, taken to Lithuania and decided to legalize their status…
Human Rights Defenders and OTK Check Information on 15 People Pardoned in Belarus
The Office for Social Policy of the United Transitional Cabinet is in contact with human rights organizations and,…
Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Release Of Political Prisoners And Sanctions In New York
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a series of meetings with representatives of European countries, the United States and international organisations…
Human Rights Defenders Report Serious Health Problems Of Political Prisoner Yury Bialko
Political prisoner Yury Bialko, who was sentenced to nine years in prison, is being held under prison conditions…
Political Prisoner And Artist Aksana Shaliapina Diagnosed With Cancer
Political prisoner and artist Aksana Shaliapina, 48, has been diagnosed with cancer at a prison in Homiel, the…
Coale Thanks Poland For Receiving Released Political Prisoners
US Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale thanked Poland for receiving 10 released Belarusian political prisoners who arrived…
10 Released Political Prisoners To Arrive In Warsaw Today
A group of 10 former Belarusian political prisoners, released on September 16 with U.S. assistance, is expected to…
Aliaksandrau At Media Conference In Vilnius: “I Knew About Most Of You, The Work Continues, You Can Safely Keep Making Pallets”
The “Belarusian Media: Quality, Trust, Standards” conference began in Vilnius on Sept. 18. One of the participants was…
13 Released Political Prisoners To Stay In Lithuania, 10 To Go To Poland
EU Welcomes Release of 25 Political Prisoners in Belarus
Nauseda Pledges Continued Support for Missions to Free Belarusian Political Prisoners
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said he had met with U.S. President’s Special Envoy John Coale and pledged continued…
Coale: If It Weren’t for These Wars, We Would Have Gotten Everyone Out by Next Tuesday
U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that wars are complicating negotiations over the release of Belarusian…
NED Head: Work to Secure the Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners Will Continue
Damon Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), commented on the release…
Viačorka: Coale Knows That People Are Still Being Imprisoned
Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Franak Viačorka, believes that the release of 25 political prisoners following the visit of…
Political Prisoners Released Today Arrive in Vilnius
Coale Says Release Of Prisoners And Easing Of Sanctions Will Continue
The United States will continue easing sanctions, while Belarusian authorities will continue releasing prisoners, U.S. President’s Special Envoy…
After Last Pardon, Another 224 People Recognized as Political Prisoners
Since the last major pardon of political prisoners on March 19, 2026, another 224 people have been recognized…
“Everything Is Under Control.” Lukashenka Tries to Convince Coale There Is No Need for New Arrests
Aliaksandr Lukashenka once again denied the existence of political prisoners in Belarus during talks with U.S. President’s Special…
“Mediazona”: Yana Pinchuk Sent To Punitive Cell After Visit By GUBOPiK Officer Artur Haiko
Political prisoner Yana Pinchuk was sent to a punitive isolation cell (SHIZO) for 15 days at the Homiel…
Lithuania Prepares For Possible Arrival Of Belarusian Political Prisoners
Head of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in Lithuania Dzianis Kuchynski and lawyers from the Office met with Vytis Jurkonis,…
Unknown Individuals Offer Former Political Prisoners A Fake Form To Receive Assistance
Unknown individuals are contacting former political prisoners from the @dapamoga_pzk account and offering them a form to fill…
Viasna: 889 Political Prisoners Remain In Belarus At End Of August, At Least 185 In Vulnerable Situation
The Viasna Human Rights Centre published an overview of the human rights situation in Belarus in August. Human…
Political Prisoner Journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau Wins Free Media Awards
Belarusian journalist and media manager Andrei Aliaksandrau, who is imprisoned in Belarus, has been named one of the…
Supreme Court To Hear Appeal In Korsakau Family Case Over “Treason Against The State”
The Supreme Court panel will hear an appeal today against the in-absentia conviction of Pelageya Korsakova, who was…
Another 16 People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognized another 16 people as political prisoners: Alena Arshanskaya, Raman Basalai, Maksim Bialkevich,…
“Lived Imagining That My Family Was Watching Me.” Surgeon Andrei Liubetski Talks About Imprisonment and Future Plans
Belarusian pediatric maxillofacial surgeon Andrei Liubetski, who spent more than five years in prison, published a post on…
John Coale Confirms Possible Imminent Release Of Political Prisoners In Belarus
U.S. presidential envoy John Coale answered in the affirmative when asked about the possible release of political prisoners…
Belarusian Human Rights Defenders Demand Rehabilitation Of 20 Former Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organizations have called for the convictions of 20 former political prisoners to be reviewed and…
Political Prisoner Vadzim Zdaravennau May Face Additional Prison Term
Political prisoner Vadzim Zdaravennau, who is already serving a sentence at the Shklou Correctional Colony, has been transferred…
Eight More People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognized eight more people as political prisoners. They are Vital Musilovich, Vadzim Sarakavik,…
Hrodna Activist Valiantsina Navumava Sentenced to Seven Years
The Hrodna Regional Court on July 24 sentenced civic activist Valiantsina Navumava to seven years in a general-regime penal…
At Least 29 Political Prisoners in Belarus Sentenced to 20 Years or More
At least 29 political prisoners in Belarus have been sentenced to 20 years or more in prison. The…
Belarusian Human Rights Groups Recognize 10 More Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organizations have recognized 10 more people as political prisoners. The joint statement was published by…
Seven More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights organisations have recognised seven more people as political prisoners. They are Alena Svirydzenka, Ihar Svirydzenka,…
Three Antique Icons Belonging to Former Political Prisoner Priest Akalatovich Sold at Auction in Belarus
Belarusian authorities continue to sell off property belonging to Catholic priest Henrykh Akalatovich from Valozhyn. In July 2026,…
Political Prisoner Diagnosed With Cancer
Political prisoner Tatsiana Kolas, who was convicted in the “Black Book of Belarus” case, has been diagnosed with…