Released but not free: Five Belarusian human rights defenders reflect on life after prison

September marks nine months since Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and Uladzimir Labkovich were released from prison, and six months since the release of Marfa Rabkova, Valiantsin Stefanovic and Nasta Loika. In this interview, five Belarusian former political prisoners reflect on life after unjust imprisonment and in exile.

September 18, 2026 - Human Rights House Foundation