Political persecutions

Natalia was convicted of "participating in group actions grossly violating public order" in a criminal case opened following a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people were singing and dancing in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Natalia managed to leave the country before the sentence came into force.

In January 2025, as part of a special proceeding in Natalia's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing her restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Konstantin was convicted of “participating in group actions that grossly violate public order” in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Andrey was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Andrei, a blogger and official DJ for the Belarusian punk rock band Dai Darogu!, was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened following a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Andrei managed to leave the country before the sentence came into force.

In January 2025, as part of a special proceeding in Andrei's case, a hearing in absentia was held to consider replacing the restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Darya was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Tatyana was convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order" in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Alexey was convicted of “participating in group actions that grossly violate public order” in a criminal case opened after a protest that took place in Brest on September 13, 2020. During the protest, people sang and danced in circles, and a water cannon was used against them.

Elina was convicted of unfurling a banner reading, "While there is lawlessness in the country, resistance is our duty," blocking traffic.

Left Belarus.

In February 2025, as part of a special proceeding in Elina's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing the restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Andrei was convicted for the events that took place on August 9, 2020, in Zhlobin. The investigation was prompted by published photos and videos from the protest. According to the prosecution, he participated in mass events in clear disobedience to authorities and obstructed traffic.

In July 2021, Yuri was found guilty of leaving a derogatory comment under a video of Gomel Regional Executive Committee Chairman Solovey answering citizens' questions on August 16, 2020.

On January 5, 2021, he was transferred to home confinement as part of a pardon.

In July 2021, Tatyana was convicted of "insulting a government official" for posting a video on social media containing verbal obscenities directed at traffic police officers, which was viewed by at least 120,000 people.

Yuri was convicted in July 2021 for a comment under a photo of Major Lishko, head of the juvenile affairs department at the Berezovsky District Police Department. According to the prosecution, on February 27, 2020, he publicly insulted a government official, expressing hostility toward him.

Anatoly was convicted in July 2021 of insulting a government official.
According to the indictment, on October 29, 2020, while at home, he left a comment under an image describing police officer Alexander Kravchenko on the Telegram channel "Punishermen of Belarus," using obscene language. The investigation classified this as a public insult intended to cause the police officer emotional distress.

In November 2022, Anatoly faced trial under the same article. The nature of the charges, the details of the case, and the outcome of the trial are unknown.

Dmitry was found guilty of leaving a comment on Telegram on October 27, 2020, under a video of Lukashenko's speech, which, according to the prosecution, was aimed at portraying him as humiliated in the public eye.

In February 2025, as part of the special proceedings in Dmitry's case, a hearing was held in absentia to consider replacing his restriction of freedom with a prison sentence in a penal colony. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.

Sergei was convicted in July 2021 for participating in post-election protests that took place on the night of August 9-10, 2020, in Zhlobin.

In January 2024, a court hearing was held to discuss the issue of replacing the restriction of freedom with a non-custodial sentence. The outcome of the hearing is unknown.