'I thought that if I fell asleep, I would wake up in a cell again.' Ex-political prisoners on their psychological state on both sides of the bars

Asia Bulybenka, a defendant in the student case sentenced to two and a half years in prison, who was released from the women's colony

We're grateful to everyone who showed up at our demo to support Belarusian political prisoners in #London . Over 1,500 people are jailed, 6,224 people facing criminal prosecution as of 19.05.2024. We are their voices. Free political prisoners!
#Belarus

🗺️More than 30 demonstrations and events are taking place around the world. Find your city and join the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in #Belarus !
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#PoliticalPrisonersDay #FreeThemAll

'I had an airsoft pellet in my leg.'
Kanstantsin Karnei, a journalist and a former #politicalprisoner , spoke about healthcare in the temporary detention facility at Akrescina in #Minsk , #Belarus .
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May 21 as a Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in #Belarus . spring96.org/en/news/115161
How can you join?
🙌Organise an action in your city in support of Belarusian #politicalprisoners .
👕On 21 May, add a symbol of the Day to your clothes: a yellow tag 🟨or a red heart 💟,

💔 It's now 3 years and 8 months since Viasna #HumanRightsDefender Marfa Rabkova was separated from her family and friends. She has been sentenced to almost 15 years in prison for her peaceful activities.

Marfa needs your support, write to her ⬇️
💌 bit.ly/3PIOcjz

Human rights are for everyone —no matter who you are or whom you love. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Friday is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia. unfe.org/en/know-the-fa… #IDAHOBIT via UN UN Free & Equal

I call on you to join us as we mark the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in #Belarus on May 21. On this day, three years ago, activist Vitold Ashurak died in prison. At least 5 political prisoners have already died — and many more are in a critical condition. We must

Norwegian PEN admitted Ales Bialiatski as honorary member

The Belarusian imprisoned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski was solemnly admitted as honorary members of the organization.

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Today, #humanrights defender and political prisoner Andrei Chapiuk turns 28. Andrei has spent over 3.5 years behind bars in #Belarus as a reprisal for his legitimate human rights work. He is among 1360+ political prisoners in the country. #FreeAndrei #FreeBelarus

Thanks to Andrei's godparent for her support ❤️

Signing a petition for the release of political prisoners and #FreeAles helps to hold the worlds attention on the inhumanity of the Belarus regime.

It also conveys a message of hope for those who suffer under the repressions - you are not forgotten.

I have signed, have you?

Landing in prison because of a social media post, protest march, or the work you do. It happens in Belarus. Even the human rights defenders fighting for those in prison are now in jail themselves. Support them now: change.org/FreeAles #WeStandBYyou #FreeViasna #FreeAles

Criminal case initiated against Belarusians who took part in Freedom Day demonstrations around the world

Investigative actions are currently underway, including inspections, searches, confiscation of property, and other procedural measures.

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🎂 Happy birthday, Andrei!

Today Viasna volunteer Andrei Chapiuk celebrates his 28th birthday. Sentenced to almost six years in prison, this is his fourth birthday behind bars💔

Send your congratulations to Andrei online
📨bit.ly/3PIOcjz
#FreeViasna

How to Take Care of Yourself in Prison?
In honour of the Day of Political Prisoners of #Belarus , Viasna is holding a public #podcast recording in #Vilnius . Together with professional doctors and lawyers, as well as people who have passed through Belarusian prisons, we will