Andrei Porotnikov
Andrei Porotnikov is a political scientist and activist who was sentenced to ten years in a Belarusian penal colony for allegedly conspiring to commit a state coup, along with several other charges including treason. He has been in custody since April 2021 and is currently serving his sentence in a correctional facility in Mogilev, where he has faced pressure and intimidation. Despite the challenging conditions, he has maintained a cautious demeanor and adherence to prison rules, as noted by fellow inmates. Porotnikov's case has drawn attention amid discussions about political prisoners in Belarus.
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Andrei Porotnikov is the head of the analytical center Belarus Security Blog, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Belarus:
Andrei Porotnikov is also serving a 10-year sentence on multiple charges including treason.
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