Global Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners: Rallies and Events Mark Day of Remembrance

On May 21, 2025, the world commemorated the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners. In Vilnius, Lithuania, a moving rally took place, highlighting the plight of Belarusian political prisoners. A woman's voice, filled with emotion, resonated through the square as she read a letter from Vitold Ashurko, the first political prisoner to die in captivity. "It's incredibly difficult to speak after such emotional words from his letter," she shared, her voice trembling. The rally was one of many events held across the globe, from Warsaw's poignant "Path to Freedom Through Shackles" demonstration to a meeting with Oleg Gruzdilovich in Gdansk. These events, organized by the Belarusian diaspora, served as a powerful testament to the ongoing struggle for human rights and freedom in Belarus. The sheer number of events underscores the global concern for the welfare of Belarusian political prisoners, a cause that continues to resonate internationally.