Irdorath musicians face prison sentences


The prosecutor is asking for a sentence of two years in prison for political prisoners Nadzeya and Uladzimir Kalach, the musicians of the folk band Irdorath, the Foundation for Cultural Solidarity reports.

Irdorath during the 2020 protests.
Photo: spring96.org.

According to the HRC “Viasna,” this punishment was requested by prosecutor Volha Yemelyanchanka.

The court will pass its decision on December 14.

The musicians took part in the protest marches on August 16, September 6, and October 25, 2020. Now they are charged with organizing and preparing actions that grossly violate public order (Part 1 of Article 342 of the Criminal Code) and of educating or otherwise training persons to participate in such actions, as well as financing or otherwise providing material support for such activities (Part 2 of Article 342 of the Criminal Code).

During the four and a half months in prison, Nadzeya’s health deteriorated. She now needs surgery.

On August 2, 2021, the Irdorath band, together with their friends, celebrated the birthday of the vocalist Nadzeya Kalach. Among the unexpected guests were GUBOPIK and SWAT officers with guns. They detained 16 people for their participation in the August 2020 protests.

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