Relatives of imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova say it's been 434 days since they heard from her
It's been 434 days since the family of imprisoned Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova heard from her, her relatives said Wednesday, on the activist's 42nd birthday. Kolesnikova, who is serving 11 years in prison for helping organize anti-government protests in Belarus in 2020, and other imprisoned opposition figures have been held incommunicado for months on end, raising fears for their well-being.
With her short-cropped hair and vibrant smile, Kolesnikova was famous for appearing at demonstrations and forming a heart with her hands. The activist has been behind bars since September 2020. She was placed in custody after tearing up her passport at the border when authorities tried to expel her. In 2022, Kolesnikova underwent abdominal surgery but was quickly transported back to prison. Her father was allowed to visit her then.
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