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What is known about the raid on those expressing support for political prisoners?
Throughout Belarus, on January 23, KGB officers conducted mass searches, interrogations and detentions of political prisoners' relatives. Even those who simply wrote letters to political prisoners were reportedly rounded up.
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Solidarity event for victims of repression in Belarus held in Vilnius
Several dozen people lined up in a chain in the center of Vilnius to express their solidarity with the relatives of political prisoners who were searched and detained.
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“Who is helping you?” Mass KGB raids target political prisoners and their families
Throughout Belarus, on January 23, KGB officers conducted mass searches, interrogations and detentions of political prisoners' relatives. At least 100 people were affected.
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The BYSOL Evacuation Department wins the “Human Rights Initiative of the Year” award
The BYSOL Foundation's Evacuation Department was announced the winner of the “Human Rights Initiative of the Year” award. It has helped hundreds of people fleeing political persecution.
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Solidarity without borders: a guide on supporting political prisoners from abroad
With thousands of Belarusians scattered all over the world, Viasna has gathered possible ways to support and cheer up political prisoners from abroad.
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BYSOL launches Christmas campaign “Let’s Give Children a Miracle!”
With your support, we can ensure that moms and dads who are political prisoners bring joy to their children and send them heartfelt gifts during these days. Together, we can…
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Human Rights Situation in Belarus: October 2023
As of late October, 1,473 political prisoners were deprived of their liberty in Belarus. Human rights defenders continue to document arbitrary arrests, convictions, torture and other types of prohibited treatment…
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Volunteers who helped political prisoners with food face prison time
Repressions against civil society activists continue in Belarus. This time, the target is volunteers who collected and distributed food aid for political prisoners.