A recent photo exhibition on display at the EESC put the spotlight on the situation of political prisoners in Belarus, and on the dangers of the country's authoritarian and oppressive regime.

Held online, "Heroes of Dark Times" displayed 32 images by four photographers, depicting portraits of people who have been sentenced and imprisoned by the Belarusian government.

The Belarusian regime has jailed over 1 100 political prisoners. These photos highlight its human rights and free speech violations, and form a living testimony of the unprecedented repressions that hinder the Belarusian people in their brave struggle for democracy.

With this exhibition the European Economic and Social Committee wanted to pay tribute to these unsung heroes, and raise awareness about the dire situation of political opponents in this neighbouring country.

The exhibition ran from 12 April to 6 May. (kc)

Discover more: https://europa.eu/!fdhy6F