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Political prisoner and journalist Darya Chultsova turns 25 in prison
Darya’s term ends on September 5, 2022.
20.02.2022
One-legged political prisoner forced to walk without crutches, with hands handcuffed behind back: Uladzimir Hundar’s story
Relatives of the prisoners in the so-called Autukhovich case told Belsat that the accused had been transported to Hrodna prison. Thus, they believe, the authorities are preparing for the trial. Baranavichy activist Uladzimir Hundar is among the prisoners, he has a group 2 disability. Uladzimir’s relatives say that the prisoners are severely pressured and abused behind bars.
23.12.2021
‘No prison can break my zest for life’: One year in letters of jailed Belsat TV journo Katsyaryna Andreyeva
Today, November 2, Belsat journalist Katsyaryna Andreyeva celebrates her birthday. Katsya spent almost the entire 28th year of her life behind bars – she was arrested on November 15, 2020. Belsat.eu publishes excerpts from the journalist’s letters she sent to relatives and friends this year.
02.11.2021
They love music and wanted to stay in Belarus. What we know about Maryia Kalesnikava and Maksim Znak
On September 6, almost a year after the arrests, Maksim Znak and Maryia Kalesnikava, members of Viktar Babaryka’s staff and members of the Coordination Council, were sentenced to 11 and 10 years in prison, respectively. They were found guilty of conspiracy to seize state power in an unconstitutional way, creation of an extremist group and its management, as well as calls for action to cause damage to national security. Let us recall that we know about Maksim and Maryia, who came to politics from law and music.
07.09.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Uladzimir’s story: ‘Everyone wanted to hit us, they seemed to enjoy it’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
14.04.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Yakau’s story: ‘Most of the released were bruised from head to foot’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
12.04.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Mikalai's story: 'As long as there are valiant Minsk police, you will not have any changes'
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
08.04.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Stas: ‘Riot police beat people who were lying on floor in two or three layers’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
05.04.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Mikalai: ‘I was ordered to take off T-shirt and wipe puddle of my own blood’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
01.04.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Dzyanis’ story: ‘Detainees severely beaten, forced to chant ‘I Love OMON’’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
29.03.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Ales’ story: ‘They thought I was the protest coordinator’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
26.03.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Vasil’s story: ‘I was taken prisoner, I had to act accordingly’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
22.03.2021
I Was Being Lucky. Kiryl’s story: ‘I will not see my son’s birth’
In 2020, Belarus became a country with thousands of detained, beaten, tortured people. In its project ‘I Was Being Lucky’, Belsat TV tells the stories of 21 Belarusians who suffered police brutality.
18.03.2021