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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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Articles
“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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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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NGOs continue distributing funds to help Belarusian political prisoners and their families
On July 29, independent Belarusian media came together for a 12-hour online solidarity marathon, aimed at raising funds for political prisoners and their families. After deducting the transaction fee, the…
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War in Ukraine
How Belarusians are persecuted for anti-war activities
Since the start of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine one year ago, Belarusian authorities have persecuted Belarusians for any display of an anti-war stance. At least 1,575 people were…
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In 2020 Belarusians abroad recognized themselves as Belarusians
Sociologist Henadz Korshunau spoke about the transformation of the Belarusian diaspora after 2020, its goals and challenges, and the importance of solidarity and protest actions taking place in the streets…
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May 21 declared Day of Political Prisoner in Belarus
Human rights activists designated May 21 the Day of the Political Prisoner in Belarus. As of now, more than 1,200 people have been officially recognized as political prisoners in the…
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Freedom Day celebrations in Belarus and abroad
On March 25, Belarusians celebrate Freedom Day – the day the Belarusian Democratic Republic first declared its independence. Although the regime banned this holiday, Belarusian citizens both in Belarus and…
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Belarusians abroad actively participate in rallies against war in Ukraine
All over the world, representatives of Belarusian diasporas took part in rallies of solidarity with Ukraine.