Former political prisonersReleased

Anatoliy Dmitrievich Sashunov

Dissidentby since
Viasna since

According to the case materials , between August 2020 and March 2022, Anatoly Sashunov posted comments on various Telegram channels and chats, including those deemed extremist by the court, that falsely implied that law enforcement actions in the line of duty were illegitimate.

According to investigators, his statements incited hatred and social discord based on his professional affiliation. He also publicly insulted Lukashenko A. and other government officials.

According to human rights activists, he will be released in the fall of 2025.

Sentences

Trial outcome 15.12.2022
4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.

Involved in repression

Victoria Vasilevna Poleshchuk
Victoria Vasilevna Poleshchuk
Judges19 september 1989
Place:
Minsk Regional Court
Type:
Court of First Instance
Date:
15.12.2022
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Dmitriy Nikolaevich Strebkov
Dmitriy Nikolaevich Strebkov
Overseers19 march 1977
Place:
Turma №8
Type:
Head of the correctional facility
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Dmitry Vladimirovich Aleshkevich
Dmitry Vladimirovich Aleshkevich
Overseers23 may 1983
Place:
Turma №8
Type:
Correctional officer
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Anatoliy Dmitrievich Sashunov
In custody:
Hometown:
Zhodzina
Birthday:
19.02.1966
Was held in:
IK -22, p.o.b 20, Brest region, Ivatsevichi, st. Domanovo, 225295
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Groups:
Entrepreneurs
Marks:

Timeline

  1. 2022
  2. ~10.03.2022

    Transfer

    Turma №8 — In custody

  3. 15.12.2022

    Trial outcome 15.12.2022

    4 years of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, Minsk Regional Court

  4. 2023
  5. 07.01.2023

    Transfer

    IK-22 — In custody

  6. 2025
  7. ~15.11.2025

    Status change

    Released