Belarus & Viasna

Belarus: Belarus>>> is at the center of the event, with its government holding political prisoners and facing international sanctions. The country's economic prospects are tied to the lifting of these sanctions, particularly those from the European Union>>>.

Viasna: Viasna>>> is a human rights group that tracks the number of political prisoners in Belarus>>>, providing crucial data that highlights the ongoing human rights issues in the country.

Viasna: Viasna reported that Belarus still holds 845 political prisoners.