David Mostitsky

David Mostitsky is a Belarusian political prisoner who gained attention due to his involvement in the protests following the controversial presidential elections in 2020. At just 19 years old, he was arrested for participating in demonstrations and subsequently sentenced to five and a half years in a penal colony. Throughout his incarceration, he faced harsh treatment and was subjected to threats and violence. In June 2024, he was called to submit a plea for clemency, which he ultimately did, despite the personal conflict it caused him. After being released in September 2024, he moved to Poland, continuing to grapple with his experiences in prison and the implications of his plea for pardon.