Freed in Trump deal: Prisoners in exile tell of brutality behind bars in Belarus
Summary
In September, a group of 52 political prisoners, including Larysa Shchyrakova, were released from Belarus and sent to Lithuania as part of a deal between Belarus and the U.S., brokered by President Donald Trump. The prisoners shared accounts of harsh treatment while imprisoned, including solitary confinement and psychological torture. The Belarusian government has not responded to these claims.Key Facts
- 52 political prisoners were released from Belarus to Lithuania in a deal involving President Donald Trump.
- Larysa Shchyrakova was jailed in 2022 for charges related to "extremism" and cannot return to Belarus without risking arrest.
- Political prisoners reported enduring solitary confinement and psychological abuse during their time in jail.
- Mikalai Dziadok was identified with a special yellow tag, indicating harsher treatment as a political prisoner.
- Dzmitry Kuchuk reported being subjected to false news by guards, contributing to psychological pressure.
- The Belarusian interior ministry has not replied to allegations of prisoner abuse.
- Solitary confinement is allegedly used as a punishment for minor infractions among political prisoners.
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