According to former political prisoners, in February Pavel was transferred to Mogilev prison No. 4 without his belongings or a tag. There is a possibility that a new case has been opened against him, writes "Viasna".
Pavel Belavus. Illustrative photo. Photo: Nasha Niva
Pavel Belavus is known in Belarus as a cultural manager, founder, and former director of the "Art Siadziba" platform. He was detained in November 2021, and after 45 days of administrative arrests, a criminal case was initiated against him.
Under the article for "treason against the state," he received a long sentence — 10 years and a fine of 500 basic units (18.5 thousand rubles). Additionally, he was found guilty of organizing group actions that violate public order and was sentenced to three years in a penal colony for this. For public calls to seize power — four years, for leading an extremist formation — four years of imprisonment.
In total, Lukashenka's court sentenced Pavel Belavus to 13 years of imprisonment.
Pavel Belavus is now 38 years old. His wife and two children are waiting for the political prisoner at liberty.
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