Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Belarusian Opposition Politician Statkevich Imprisoned Again
Mikola Statkevich, a Belarusian politician who opposed the current leader, was released from prison last week along with others.
However, he refused to leave the country and go to Lithuania.
Now, he has been sent back to prison.
He was initially sentenced to a long prison term for organizing protests.
His return to prison has caused concern, with some groups urging for his release.
The U.S. had lifted some sanctions in exchange for the release of prisoners, but this recent event may affect future relations.
Belarusian opposition politician Mikola Statkevich was returned to a penal colony.
Statkevich refused to be deported to Lithuania after being released from prison.
He was previously sentenced to 14 years for 'organizing riots'.
The U.S. lifted sanctions on the Belarusian state airline following the release of prisoners.
Statkevich had been in solitary confinement for two years and seven months.
- Who
- Mikola Statkevich, a Belarusian opposition politician.
- What
- Was returned to prison after refusing to be deported to Lithuania.
- When
- Reported on Monday.
- Where
- Hlybokaye prison colony.
- Why
- Unclear, as the articles do not explicitly state a reason beyond the refusal to leave Belarus.
- Name
- Mikola Statkevich
- Age
- 69
- Previous Sentence
- 14 years for 'organizing riots'
- Location of Imprisonment
- Hlybokaye prison colony
- Date of Re-Imprisonment
- Reported on Monday
- Event
- Refused deportation to Lithuania