'My first impression was it's hell' — Belarusian prison memoir brings attention back to Lukashenko's repressions (opens original article in a new tab)

A Belarusian prison memoir by Hanna Komar documents the experiences of political prisoners under Lukashenko's repressive regime, highlighting acts of solidarity and resistance during the 2020 uprising and its aftermath.

• Belarusian prison memoir 'When I'm Out Of Here' details personal and collective experiences of political prisoners under Lukashenko's regime
• The book highlights acts of solidarity and resistance among prisoners, emphasizing the regime's efforts to isolate and suppress dissent
• Komar's work situates individual stories within broader national trauma and historical context of Belarus's 2020 uprising