Latushka Urges Poland to Take Ongoing Repression Into Account When Reviewing Belarusians’ Applications
The legalisation process in Poland has been completed for virtually all Belarusian political prisoners deported from Belarus in…
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Latest Pardon Included People Serving Sentences Under Home Confinement, Rights Group Says
Tsikhanouskaya Congratulates the American People on Independence Day and Thanks Trump and Coale for Efforts to Free Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated the American people on Independence Day and expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and…
Coale Backs Call for Europe to Join Efforts to Free Belarusian Political Prisoners
U.S. Special Envoy John Coale has backed a call by Valery Kavaleuski, head of the Euro-Atlantic Cooperation Agency,…
Tsikhanouskaya on the Release of 28 Political Prisoners: “Hundreds Still Remain in Belarusian Prisons”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the latest “pardon” of political prisoners in Belarus, reminding the public of those who…
Lukashenka Pardons 32 People
Thirty-two people have been pardoned in Belarus, including 28 who had been convicted of what the authorities describe…
Eight More People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights organizations have recognized eight more people as political prisoners. They are Dzmitry Vialau, Andrei Siarheyeu,…
PACE Special Rapporteur Sees No Grounds to Speak of Normalisation of the Situation of Political Prisoners in Belarus
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Pavel Latushka held a meeting with the PACE Special Rapporteur on…
Journalist Kiryl Pazniak and His Daughter Yanina Sentenced in Minsk
The Minsk City Court on June 26 sentenced journalist Kiryl Pazniak to 3.5 years in prison and a…
Coale Promises More Political Prisoner Releases in Belarus
U.S. presidential envoy John Coale has promised further releases of political prisoners in Belarus. He made the remark…
Tsikhanouskaya and EESC President Record Video Message in Support of Belarusian Political Prisoners
The head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and the president of the European Economic and Social…
Political Prisoner Aliaksandra Kasko Underwent Surgery in Prison
Political prisoner Aliaksandra Kasko underwent surgery while serving her sentence in Correctional Colony No. 4. The information was…
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 channel…
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…
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…
“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 that, according to…
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 “A Country for Life,”…
Another 16 People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Human rights defenders have recognized 16 people as political prisoners after they were prosecuted for interacting with “extremist…
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 hospital to the…
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, parliamentarians, diplomats, international organizations…
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…
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 published…
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…
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 May 21–22. Chief…
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 up…
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.S. presidential envoy…
Activist From Naroulia Sentenced to 10 Years on “High Treason” Charges
The Mahiliou Regional Court has sentenced public activist Mikalai Vitkouski from Naroulia, Homielskaya Viasna reported. He was found…
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 Hrachou, Yahor…
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 Code (“persistent disobedience…
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 from the…
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 in Belarus Andrzej…
“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 expectations for the upcoming visit…
Andrzej Poczobut Returns to Social Media After Release
Former political prisoner and journalist Andrzej Poczobut has updated his Facebook profile photo following his release from a…
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 rights defender…
Ten More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised another 10 individuals as political prisoners. They are Maksim Siamitka, Sviatlana Anhaleyka,…
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 her…
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 of the…
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 to five years in…
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 center Viasna reported. According…
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 of passports belonging to…
Another 17 People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Human rights defenders have recognised another 17 people as political prisoners, the human rights centre Viasna reports. They…
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. The Dissidentby…
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 on March 19.…
Six More People Recognized as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognized six more individuals as political prisoners. They are Aliaksandr Karmanovich, Dzmitry Kalinouski,…
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) 2026 in Dallas,…
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 prisoner Stsiapan Latypau…
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. Among…
Tsikhanouskaya On Latypau Suicide Attempt: This Cruelty Must End
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on reports of a third suicide attempt by political prisoner Stsiapan Latypau and called…
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 Viasna reports. According…
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. Among…