Former political prisonersReleased

Mark Yurievich Newar

Dissidentby since
Viasna since

According to the case materials , the defendant subscribed to Telegram channels in 2022 and actively participated in their activities through Telegram bots. Specifically, while in Gomel, he took photos and videos of military equipment movements. He then sent these photos and videos, along with commentary on the vehicles' routes, to Telegram channels through the bots that facilitated his activities. The court ruled that the Telegram resources used by the defendant constituted extremist material.

Graduate of the River Fleet vocational school.

On January 9, 2024, the appeal was heard. The verdict entered into force.

According to human rights activists , he will be released in the fall of 2025.

Sentences

Trial outcome 08.11.2023
2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
Appeal 09.01.2024
the sentence was upheld.

Involved in repression

Sergey Viktorovich Baginsky
Sergey Viktorovich Baginsky
Judges15 october 1969
Place:
Gomel Regional Court
Type:
Court of First Instance
Date:
08.11.2023
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Vladimir Olegovych Cherevach
Vladimir Olegovych Cherevach
Judges18 october 2026
Place:
Gomel Regional Court
Type:
Appeal
Date:
09.01.2024
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Mark Yurievich Newar
In custody:
Hometown:
Gomel
Birthday:
07.04.2000
Was held in:
IK №3
Articles:
Marks:

Timeline

  1. 2023
  2. 08.11.2023

    Trial outcome 08.11.2023

    2 years 6 months of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions, Gomel Regional Court

  3. 2024
  4. 09.01.2024

    Appeal 09.01.2024

    the sentence was upheld, Gomel Regional Court

  5. ~15.03.2024

    Transfer

    IK-3 — In custody

  6. 2025
  7. 22.09.2025

    Status change

    Released