Andrei Pochobut
Andrei Pochobut is a Belarusian journalist and activist known for his advocacy for the Polish minority in Belarus. He was detained on March 25, 2021, and later sentenced to eight years in prison on February 8, 2023, amid ongoing pressures in the New Polotsk colony where he is incarcerated. His situation has drawn international attention, and reports indicate he is aware of monthly solidarity actions in his support.
Born on Apr 16, 1973 (53 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Belarus | 3 | 5.33 | 0.61% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 57,971 | $60,000 | 368$ |
| Totals | 3 | 9,449,323 | 57,971 | $60,000 | 368$ |
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut, a former political prisoner and journalist, returned to Belarus from Poland and shared photos on his account.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut's actions are expected to lead to more refusals of asylum for Belarusians seeking political refuge abroad.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut visited the office of the Union of Poles in Grodno, sharing emotional stories about the repression experienced by people in his organization.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut is a journalist for Gazeta Wyborcza and one of the leaders of the Polish minority in Belarus.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut was involved in protests and faced detainment.
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Kazakhstan:
Andrei Pochobut, an activist, was not included in the list of pardoned individuals.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut is an activist who refused to appeal to Lukashenko for his release.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut is a journalist who has been imprisoned and is reported to be in poor health.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut is mentioned as a journalist accused of treason by Ivan Tertel.
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Belarus:
Andrei Pochobut is a journalist and activist who has been imprisoned since 2021 under the regime of Lukashenko.
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