He was detained on September 30, 2020. Yan was accused of participating in protests and convicted under Part 2 of Art. 293 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus
In the summer of 2023, he was released upon expiration of his sentence.
3.5 years of imprisonment in a maximum security colony
Director of photography and sound engineer. He was detained on December 22, 2020 in the Press Club case.
Released on August 19, 2021.
Ex-operator of "Belarus-1". He was detained on December 22, 2020 and was involved in the Press Club case.
Released on August 23, 2021.
Program director of the "Press Club". Alla was detained on December 22, 2020 in her own apartment.
Released on August 19, 2021.
Financial Director of the Press Club. He was detained on December 22, 2020 in the office.
On August 19, 2021, Sergei was released.
Founder and Chairman of the Press Club. She was detained on December 22, 2020 at the airport upon returning to Belarus.
Released on August 19, 2021.
During the night of August 10-11, 2020, Alexandra was detained in Minsk. Going out onto the street to assist those affected by the actions of law enforcement, she was subjected to gunfire and a roundup, resulting in her detention. She spent three days in isolation at the Okrestina detention center, where she endured torture, including beatings and threats of violence. She was released afterward.
On October 16, 2020, Alexandra was detained again, this time as part of a criminal case.
3 years of restriction of freedom without referral to an open correctional facility
An anesthesiologist, who worked at the Emergency Hospital in Minsk, became the subject of an accusation in accordance with Article 178 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus, allegedly for disclosing medical confidentiality regarding the condition of the deceased Roman Bondarenko.
2 years of imprisonment suspended for a year and a fine of 50 basic units
Minsk resident, was detained on October 30, 2020. Charges indicted: Art. 342 of the Criminal Code - Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them.
Released upon completion of the sentence.
2 years imprisonment in a general regime colony
Student of BSU, Department of Biology, member of the Belarusian Students' Association, activist of the Free Trade Union. Detained on November 12, 2020 under Art. 342 of the Criminal Code - Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them.
On 30.11.2022 released upon completion of the sentence.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a general regime colony
Student of the Belarusian State Academy of Arts. Was detained on November 12, 2020. Charges indicted: Art. 342 of the Criminal Code - Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them.
On November 30, 2022, she was released upon completion of the sentence.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a general regime colony
Former student of the BSU's Department of Mathematics. Illia was actively participating in the stirke and other student initiatives. Was detained on November 12, 2020 under Art. 342 of the Criminal Code - Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them.
On 30.11.2022 released upon completion of the sentence.
| 23.12.2021 | Immediately upon arrival in IK-15 - for 10 days alone. In the same place, he was deprived of 2 short dates, and one of 4 large transfers (up to 50 kg). After quarantine, for hanging a towel to dry on the corner of a bunk bed, he is also deprived of a long meeting. Assigned to squad 16 - now 21. |
2.5 years of imprisonment in a general regime colony
Activist of the Belarusian Students' Association and the Youth Bloc, member of the Coordination Council. Was detained on November 12, 2020. Charges indicted: Art. 342 of the Criminal Code - Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them.
On November 30, 2022, she was released upon completion of the sentence.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a general regime colony
Former student at BNTU who was expelled during fall protests in Belarus. Was detained on November 12, 2020. Charges indicted: Art. 342 of the Criminal Code - Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them.
On November 30, 2022, she was released upon completion of the sentence.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a general regime colony
Former student of the Belarusian State Pedagogical University who got expelled as a result of participating in spring protests in Belarus. Was detained on November 12, 2020. Charges indicted: Art. 342 of the Criminal Code - Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them.
On November 30, 2022, she was released upon completion of the sentence.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a general regime colony
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