Bialacki is a writer, literary critic, and head of human rights group Viasna. In July 2021, he was arrested on feigned tax evasion charges targeting his work to monitor human rights violations. He was detained on charges of “smuggling” and “ violating public order” by “financing group activities.” He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in March 2023. In November, he was placed in solitary confinement.
Ales Bialacki
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Activist, Literary writer, Scholar
Country:Belarus
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned
Years active:2021, 2022, 2023