Repressions in Belarus

The number of political prisoners does not reflect the full scale of the repression in Belarus

The number of political prisoners does not reflect the full scale of the repression in Belarus / LookByMedia

The number of political prisoners does not reflect the full scale of the repression in Belarus
Rector of EHU Vilius Šadauskas

Rector of EHU Vilius Šadauskas / RFE/RL

This was reported by EHU rector Vilius Šadauskas.
Participants of the “Festival of Hope” in Minsk, May 17, 2026.

Participants of the “Festival of Hope” in Minsk, May 17, 2026. / Franklin Graham / Facebook

In recent years, the authorities have forced Protestant believers into a state of underground existence.
“Festival of Hope” in Minsk

“Festival of Hope” in Minsk / instagram.com/hopefestminsk

A large Protestant event called the “Festival of Hope”.
Belarusian political prisoners with John Cole

Belarusian political prisoners with John Cole / x.com/johnpcoale

235 people remained in Belarus, while 15 were transferred to Lithuania.
Яго падазраюць у злачынствах супраць чалавечнасці.

Яго падазраюць у злачынствах супраць чалавечнасці. / Getty Images

Lukashenko is suspected of crimes against humanity.
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Reports indicate illegal dismissals in several Belarusian regions.
Gomel Remand Prison No. 3

Gomel Remand Prison No. 3 / Выданне "Наша Ніва"

The man was lucky — he spent 80 days in the Gomel remand prison before being released.
Nils Muižnieks

Nils Muižnieks / Scanpix/AP

This is how Nils Muižnieks commented on the release of 123 prisoners.