Belarusian human rights activists added four more people to the list of political prisoners.
They are Pavel Krashakou, Kiryl Ramashka, Daniil Basyak and Ihnat Ihnatsenya.
According to Human rights activists, a Salihorsk district court has sentenced the men in the criminal case. They were accused of participating in politically motivated protests and violently resisting police. The charges fell under Part 1 Article 342 and Part 2 Article 363 of the Criminal Code.
Thus, Pavel Krashakou, Kiryl Ramashka, and Daniil Basyak were sentenced to 2.5 years of imprisonment in a penal colony, while Ihnat Ihnatsenia — to 3 years.
As many as 984 people have already been recognized as political prisoners in Belarus.