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Chronicle of repression: 13 “extremists” released, nearly 900 political prisoners remain behind bars

Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou shakes hands with a participant in command-and-staff exercise
Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakou shakes hands with a participant in command-and-staff exercises. Minsk, Belarus. September 23, 2026. Illustrative photo: Belarusian Ministry of Internal Affairs / Telegram

Political repression in Belarus has continued unabated for more than six years. Almost every day brings news of yet more detentions, trials, searches, and additions to the lists of “extremists”—and sometimes even new forms of repression. “Belsat” reports on what came to light in just one day, September 24.