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Andrey Mikhailovich Cedric
Institution "Pre-trial Detention Facility No. 1" of the Department of the Execution of Punishments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus for the city of Minsk and Minsk Region. Head. Colonel of the Internal Service.
Institution "Pre-trial Detention Facility No. 1" of the Department of the Execution of Punishments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus for the city of Minsk and Minsk Region. Head. Colonel of the Internal Service.
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Maxim was found guilty of "aiding extremist activity" for developing software that could encrypt files on a user's computer. On January 18, 2023, he sent the program he had created to the "Cyberpartisan" chatbot, and on January 28, he provided them with "program activation instructions," a set of drivers for developing software designed to filter the file system. During the trial, Maxim fully admitted his guilt.
Was arrested in April 2024.
He was released at the end of December 2024, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
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A practicing psychologist and successful business coach in the field of professional and personal growth. He is a member of the Belarusian Association of Psychotherapists.
On March 19, 2026, she was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
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The 59-year-old coach was arrested in June 2024. He was initially tried on an administrative charge for "disobeying police officers," but was later charged criminally under Part 1 of Article 361-3 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus. This section of the article can be used to prosecute those who participated in military operations in Ukraine, but it typically applies to those who merely intended to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
According to human rights activists, he was released in February 2026, having served his full sentence.
According to human rights activists , she was released at the end of November 2024.
Igor was found guilty in December 2024 under the articles "calls for sanctions," "slander against Lukashenko," "inciting social hatred," and "creating or participating in an extremist group" and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony.
He was released on March 20, 2026, as part of a pardon following another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole.
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The most likely reason for her arrest was in the Telegram comments. Karina had an old account registered to her own number, with her personal photo.
Karina Malinovskaya is 32 years old. She is originally from Borisov. She has two minor children.
Karina has tried her hand at many things—she worked as a hairdresser, studied psychology, and from 2018 to 2022, she ran her own business selling LED lighting.
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After the war in Ukraine began, the man went to Georgia for a while. But, apparently, he later returned to Belarus, the publication writes.
When and under what circumstances he was detained , as well as the details of the charges, have not yet been disclosed.
Silenko graduated from BNTU in 2012, where he received the profession of architect. He is also known as a drummer and participant of musical projects such as OH. RA, BULVAR, Mnsr. Gustav and others.
On September 11, 2025, it became known that 52 prisoners of the Belarusian regime were forcibly transferred to the territory of Lithuania. Among them are citizens of European countries. Among those released is Alexei Silenko.
Andrei was detained by GUBOPiK and SOBR officers. From October 2020 to November 2023, according to the prosecution, he administered an open group on Odnoklassniki, where he published materials critical of Lukashenko and a post denying the massacre of civilians in the village of Khatyn on March 22, 1943, by soldiers of the 118th Schutzmannschaft Battalion of the Security Police and the SS Special Battalion Otto Dirlewanger.
In October 2024, Andrei received the first sentence in Belarus for "denying the genocide of the Belarusian people" – three years in a general regime penal colony. He was also found guilty of "insulting" Lukashenko.
On December 13, 2025, he was released following a visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Ukraine.
It is known that GUBOPiK officers are investigating individuals allegedly involved in the "Novagrudok Partisans" Telegram chat. Criminal cases have been opened against them under the extremism statute. Everyone questioned in the case is being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Media reports indicate that at least six people detained by security forces 15 days ago have not been released after serving their administrative arrest, including Irina.
Irina has problems with her spine: multiple hernias and other formations, surgery is necessary.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
Pavel was arrested in October 2024 in connection with a criminal case opened under the article "creation of or participation in an extremist group." In August 2025, he was found guilty in the "yard chat case" and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony and a large fine.
He was released on March 20, 2026, as part of a pardon following another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole.
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Lyudmila was arrested in October 2024 in connection with a criminal case opened under the article "creation of or participation in an extremist group." In August 2025, she was found guilty in the "yard chat case" and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony and a large fine.
She was released on March 20, 2026, as part of a pardon following another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole.
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Elena was traveling with her son to visit her parents when she was arrested for assisting political prisoners.
In recent years, she and her family lived in Warsaw. There, in February 2021, Elena became a co-founder and lead business analyst at the startup GlobalTips, which helps government agencies transition to digital. Their service allows users to leave cashless tips to waiters using a QR code.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
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Maret was detained in late October 2024 in Smorgon. A total of 12 people were caught in the Smorgon "purge," most of whom were released after 24 hours.
Has the 2nd non-working disability group.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).