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Mikalai Autukhovich 5 Years
Convicted as one of the “anarchists cases” Mikalai Autukhovich is serving a five year prison term for the illegal possession and transportation of firearms (five cartridges and a hunting gun). According to human rights defenders the businessman has come under serious pressure from the authorities to sign a pardon petition admitting his guilt. He has refused to do so but has been placed repeatedly … Full story
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Aliaksandr Malchanau “Pardoned” 14.09.11
Aliaksandr was born on 22nd June 1988 in Barysau where he attended School #22. He was formerly a member of the Zubr youth opposition movement. His mother was reportedly dismissed from work for her son’s political activity and Aliaksandr had to become a house painter. He went on to enter Minsk International Humanities and Economics Institute. His place there is threatened by his conviction. Detained … Full story
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- In Exile
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Natalya Radzina
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Natalya Radzina. Editor of the the Charter 97 website was arrested on December 19th for as she was covering the events in independence square. The offices of Charter 97 were raided and Natalya was badly beaten by police. She was taken into custody still bleeding profusely from her ears. She had spent almost 2 months in the KGB prison in cruel and inhumane conditions. Sleeping … Full story
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Ales Mikhalevich
Michalevic was born in Minsk to a family of research associates of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Ales Mikhalevich stood as a Presidential candidate in the 2010 Presidential election in Belarus. Ales were born in Minsk where he studies Mathematics School 19 and the Belarusian Humanities Lyceum. He also attended the Belarusian State University, law faculty graduating in 1997 with a degree in Political Science … Full story
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- Under House Arrest
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Andrei Dzmitryieu 2 Years
Andrei is 30 and was born in Minsk. He studied at the philosophical faculty of the European Humanities University there. Andrei served in the army in 2000-2001. He has been a member of the United Civil Party since 2001 and has been involved in election campaigns in various capacities since 1999. Working his way up from volunteer to head of electoral headquarters. Detained for … Full story
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Dzmitry Miadzvedz 3 Years
Dzmitry is 51 and born in Minsk. He has a degree in power engineering from Minsk Polytechnic Institute and after completeing his degree he became an employee of the institute. He went on to work in construction industry and was part of the construction team on many Minsks famous buildings including the Sun Valley recreation park. He recently started his own construction business. This is … Full story
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- Released
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Uladzimir Loban “Pardoned” 14.09.11
Uladzimir was born on 16 January 1978 in the town of Khoiniki, Homel region. After the Chernobyl disaster, his family moved to Vitsebsk region. He is a graduate of Belarusian State Technology University. Uladzimir is not affiliated with any political movement. He was detained during the dispersal of the 19 December rally and sentenced to 10 days of arrest. Later he was detained as a … Full story
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Fiodar Mirzayanau “Pardoned” 14.09.11
Fiodar was born on 9 December 1990 in the town of Baranavichy in the Brest region. At school Fiodar was an active participant of educational contests in history, computer science and geography at both regional and national levels. In 2008 he entered the faculty of management at Belarusian State Economic University. While at university Fiodar was especially interested in models of economic development for Belarus. … Full story
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TESTIMONIALS
Freedom for all political prisoners.
Free and fair elections now
The world is watching.
Жыве Беларусь!
