Ihar Losik

IMPRISONED
Belarus

Quick Facts

  • Gender: Male
  • Prison location: Belarus

Story

Following the August 2020 fraudulent presidential election, Ihar Losik, a Belarusian journalist, was tried behind closed doors and sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Lukashenka regime on politically motivated charges. His family faces severe repression, including his wife Darya’s two-year prison sentence for discussing her husband’s case. Both Ihar and Darya must be immediately released to be reunited with their young daughter.

Action Steps

Following the August 2020 fraudulent presidential election, Ihar Losik, a Belarusian journalist, was tried behind closed doors and sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Lukashenka regime on politically motivated charges. His family faces severe repression, including his wife Darya’s two-year prison sentence for discussing her husband’s case. Both Ihar and Darya must be immediately released to be reunited with their young daughter.

Charges

200$

Legal Status

Yes — she has been officially sentenced.

Health Status

Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. she has suffered a stroke while in detention and has not received adequate medical care, which has led to a decline in his health.

Family Information

Following the August 2020 fraudulent presidential election, Ihar Losik, a Belarusian journalist, was tried behind closed doors and sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Lukashenka regime on politically motivated charges. His family faces severe repression, including his wife Darya’s two-year prison sentence for discussing her husband’s case. Both Ihar and Darya must be immediately released to be reunited with their young daughter.