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Evgeny Andreevich Shapetko
Responsible For Crimes Committed By Law Enforcement Officers In The Minsk Temporary Detention Facility
In August 2020, Before And After The Presidential Elections, Thousands Of Belarusians Were Subjected To Torture, Psychological Abuse, And Physical Violence In The Temporary Detention Facility On Akrestsin Lane Detainees Were Denied Basic Needs Such As Food, Showers, Fresh Air, Hygiene Products, And Medical Care
According To Witnesses, This Officer Regularly Used Physical Force Against Detainees While Working For The Pervomaisky District Police Department
He Is Subject To Personal Sanctions By The Us State Department
He Is On The International Wanted List
Responsible For Crimes Committed By Law Enforcement Officers In The Minsk Temporary Detention Facility
In August 2020, Before And After The Presidential Elections, Thousands Of Belarusians Were Subjected To Torture, Psychological Abuse, And Physical Violence In The Temporary Detention Facility On Akrestsin Lane Detainees Were Denied Basic Needs Such As Food, Showers, Fresh Air, Hygiene Products, And Medical Care
According To Witnesses, This Officer Regularly Used Physical Force Against Detainees While Working For The Pervomaisky District Police Department
He Is Subject To Personal Sanctions By The Us State Department
He Is On The International Wanted List
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Darya, a journalist for the Belsat TV channel, was reporting live from the courtyard of the Square of Change, where peaceful protesters gathered for a protest rally held in Minsk on November 15, 2020, under the slogan "I'm coming out." These were the last words of Raman Bondarenko, who was killed by security forces, and those gathered came to honor his memory. Darya was detained along with her colleague Ekaterina Bakhvalova during the violent dispersal of the rally and was later convicted of "participation in group actions that grossly violate public order."
She was released in September 2022, having fully served her sentence as determined by the court.
| 03.09.2022 | Released!! |
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Ekaterina, a journalist for the Belsat TV channel, was reporting live from the courtyard of the Square of Change, where peaceful protesters gathered for a protest rally in Minsk on November 15, 2020, under the slogan "I'm coming out." These were the last words of Raman Bondarenko, who was killed by security forces, and those gathered came to honor his memory. Ekaterina was detained along with her colleague Darya Chultsova during the violent dispersal of the rally and was later convicted of "participating in group actions that grossly violate public order."
In April 2022, a new criminal case was opened against Ekaterina, and in July of the same year she was convicted again, accused of “treason” and sentenced to eight years in prison three months before the end of her first sentence.
On March 19, 2026, she was released following another visit to Minsk by the U.S. President Donald Trump's special representative, John Coyle, and was transported to Lithuania.
Yegor was detained on August 9, 2020, during a protest in Minsk against the falsification of the presidential elections. That evening, he stood on the bumper of a paddy wagon, but then fell under its wheels. After that, riot police beat him, and Yegor was sent to the hospital, where he remained until the end of August. He was later taken into custody and convicted of participating in the protest.
He was released on April 30, 2022, having fully served his sentence.
Denis was arrested on October 4, 2020 and convicted for participating in protests.
He was released on December 27, 2021, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
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Kirill was detained on October 28, 2020, and subjected to brutal treatment, threats, and harassment by law enforcement officers. He was later convicted of several criminal offenses, including illegal possession of ammunition, which was allegedly planted in his car after his arrest.
On March 19, 2026, he was released after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Lithuania.
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The leader of the public organization "Alternative" was detained on October 25, 2020 and convicted of "participation in group actions that grossly violate public order."
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Denis, the administrator of the channel "Drivers 97%", was detained on September 22, 2020 in Minsk by GUBOPiK officers. After 15 days of administrative arrest, he was never released and was accused of "calls for mass riots, blocking roads due to dissatisfaction with the authorities and falsifying elections."
He was released on October 25, 2022, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
| 28.06.2021 | Transferred to Mogilev in the correctional institution "Prison 4" |
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Eduard is a well-known Belarusian political blogger and public figure, the author of the Telegram channel Palchys. He organized the "BNR-100" and "BNR-101" protests and concerts. He was arrested on September 27, 2020, as part of a criminal case related to mass riots.
In December 2021, Eduard was found guilty of "organizing mass riots," "organizing actions that grossly violate public order," "inciting social discord," and "calls for actions aimed at damaging the national security of the Republic of Belarus" and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony.
In August 2022, Eduard's sentence was increased and he was transferred to a prison regime.
On March 19, 2026, he was released after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole, and taken to Lithuania.