Vatslav Oreshko
Vatslav Oreshko is a 70-year-old political prisoner who has been in the news for his struggles with severe vision impairment, which has left him unable to see at arm's length. Despite being offered clemency, Oreshko declined, highlighting the difficult conditions faced by prisoners in Belarus. He has raised concerns about the lack of adequate medical care, sharing his own experiences of being dismissed by doctors when seeking treatment for his health issues.
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Vatslav Oreshko is a political prisoner who has been imprisoned for almost four years and has nearly lost his eyesight.
«Только тьму вижу». Политзаключенный Вацлав Орешко почти потерял зрение в заключении
Belarus· 2026-03-07
Vatslav Oreshko is a political prisoner who has been incarcerated since April 2022.
Политзаключенный Вацлав Орешко встретил за решеткой 71‑й день рождения. Рождественскую открытку ему визуально описывали другиеBelarus· 2026-01-18
Vatslav Oreshko is a political prisoner who was sentenced to 8 years in prison for his involvement in the Belarusian independent trade union movement.
Вацлав Орешко полностью ослеп. «Самое страшное — ночью на ощупь ходить в туалет»Belarus· 2025-09-12Vatslav Oreshko is a political prisoner who has been offered clemency but refused it.
«Не видит на расстоянии руки» — политзаключенный о Вацлаве ОрешкоBelarus· 2025-04-17