Former political prisoner Anastasia Bulybenka reacted to police sealing of her apartment in Mahiliou
The apartment in Mahiliou is the only remaining asset of Anastasia Bulybenka from her father, who went missing in 2009. Bulybenka has suggested that the apartment may have been sealed as part of special proceedings.
The woman is unaware of the exact date and the specific criminal case in question.
“The precise reason for the sealing of my apartment is unclear to me. It is possible that my work at BAJ was one reason, but I am unable to confirm this. I am grateful to BAJ for hiring me almost a year ago, as it provided me with the support and security I needed at the time. I am proud of my work and I know that I am not alone. We will continue to work hard and bring about change,” Anastasia Bulybenka said in a comment to BAJ.
In addition to BAJ, the girl is engaged with the initiative Volnyja Pashtouki, which supports political prisoners through their artwork. She also works with the Belarusian Association of Business Abroad and has presented on Salidarnasts social media channels. All of these entities are classified as either “extremist materials” or “extremist formations.”
“After I departed from Belarus, I engaged in interviews, offline events, and actions, and even initiated the organization of several events. I utilized all available resources to their fullest extent. It was inevitable that this would eventually occur. Anastasia Bulybenka added on her Instagram.
The activist addresses those who organized her persecution in her home country:
“I want to tell you, the people responsible for these actions: you cannot stop me. You cannot silence me or intimidate me. Now I will do even more and speak even louder, but in no case will I give up.”
Former student Anastasia Bulybenka was arrested on November 12, 2020. She was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months of imprisonment in the «Student Case» for «organizing and preparing, or actively participating in, actions that seriously violate public order».
Anastasia Bulybenka served her sentence in full and was released on November 30, 2022. She then left Belarus.