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2 people held for political reasons in Russia, Belarus, Georgia and Central Asia. Search by name, or filter by country, charge, arrest date and sentence.

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Aljaksandr Kamlionak

Aljaksandr Kamlionak was detained upon returning to Belarus from working abroad. He was accused of insulting the President and financing extremist activities via his 'Odnoklassniki' page. He has conducted hunger strikes in protest against prison conditions.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted

BY-CMMJ

63 YRS

Orsha, Vitebsk region

Vjaczaslau Czulkou

Vjaczaslau Czulkou was sentenced by the Orsha District Court for insulting the President under Article 368. Instead of imprisonment, the court ordered compulsory treatment in a psychiatric hospital. He was added to the list of individuals involved in extremist activities in July 2023.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Convicted

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