Elena Lazarchik

Elena Lazarchik is a political prisoner in Belarus who has been incarcerated since December 30, 2021. Initially sentenced to eight years for participating in protests and other charges, she has recently been given an additional 1.5 years in prison for alleged violations of prison regulations under article 411. Lazarchik's case has drawn attention as she is one of the few women facing such harsh penalties for political dissent, highlighting the ongoing repression of political freedoms in Belarus.