Maryia Kalesnikava
Political activist abducted and locked up for 11 years
Belarus
Maryia Kalesnikava
Political activist
abducted and locked
up for 11 years
Belarus
Political activist Maryia Kalesnikava dared to challenge the repressive Belarus government. On September 7, 2020, Maryia was abducted by the Belarus authorities.
She was taken to the border where she resisted deportation by tearing up her passport. She was detained and later sentenced to 11 years in prison on false charges. Maryia’s family haven’t heard from her for more than a year.
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