Free Aliaksandra Pulinovich — Child Political Prisoner in Belarus

Aliaksandra Pulinovich is a political prisoner in Belarus. She was detained at the age of 16 — taken directly from school — and later sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

She has been labelled a “terrorist” by the Belarusian authorities, which subjects her to especially harsh detention conditions, including restrictions on contact with her family and access to basic support. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Her case is part of the so-called “Black Nightingales” case — a group prosecution involving five individuals, four of whom were minors at the time of their arrest. These are teenagers accused under severe criminal charges widely considered politically motivated. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Reports indicate that she was held in pre-trial detention under harsh conditions, including solitary confinement, and that force was used during her arrest. Testimonies from related cases raise serious concerns about torture and ill-treatment during interrogations. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

This case remains largely unknown internationally. The use of “terrorism” charges has effectively suppressed public attention, leaving these young people without protection or visibility. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

This is a clear violation of fundamental international human rights standards, including the rights of the child, the prohibition of torture, and the right to a fair trial. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}