Mikola Viktaravich Statkevich, a Belarusian opposition leader and former presidential candidate, has been imprisoned since May 31, 2020. On December 14, 2021, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison. Recognized as a political prisoner by Viasna Human Rights Centre, his detention underscores the severe repression faced by opposition figures in Belarus.
origin: Belarus
Prisoner since 2020-05-31