Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

2023-08-07 07:21

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.

For almost six months, Maria Kolesnikova has been hidden from the world.

The Belarusian opposition activist has been held in total isolation in prison in the country since February, with no phone calls or letters and no visits from relatives or her lawyer.

"I wait for news every day… we don...