Thousands of people have been detained in Belarus’ pro-democracy protesters – and hundreds are facing charges. The prison system that will take them is largely unreformed and has its roots in the Soviet system.
OpenDemocracy: What awaits Belarusian protesters in prison
Demonstrators paste photos of opposition supporters killed during the post-election protests on the Okrestina prison wall during a rally demanding to free jailed activists of the opposition in Minsk on Oct. 4, 2020.