News for 4 Jun 2009

Östgruppen joins the campaign for abolishment of Article 193.1

04.06.2009 Östgruppen joins the campaign for abolishment of Article 193.1

Members of the Swedish human rights initiative Östgruppen stated their support to the campaign for abolishment of Article 193.1 of the Criminal Code of Belarus that provides criminal punishment for participation in unregistered organization. The campaign has been launched by the Assembly of Pro-democratic NGOs.

Brest: youth activist Yauhen Skrabets detained by representatives of military enlistment office

04.06.2009 Brest: youth activist Yauhen Skrabets detained by representatives of military enlistment office

On 4 June the activist of Brest branch of Young Front Yauhen Skrabets was detained near his porch by the police and representatives of the military enlistment office. He was pulled into a car and guarded to Brest oblast hospital for medical examination. His telephone was taken away.

Human rights defenders cannot be prohibited to implement their duties

04.06.2009 Human rights defenders cannot be prohibited to implement their duties

On 3June in Minsk there was held the joint press-conference of the founders of the CHRA Nasha Viasna and the Assembly of Pro-democratic NGOs dedicated to non-registration of both associations by the Ministry of Justice.

Supreme Court does not grant the lawsuit of the Assembly of Pro-democratic NGOs against the Ministry of Justice

04.06.2009 Supreme Court does not grant the lawsuit of the Assembly of Pro-democratic NGOs against the Ministry of Justice

The head of the human rights association Belarusian Helsinki Committee Aleh Hulak informed the BelaPAN that the Supreme Court did not grant the lawsuit of the Assembly of Pro-democratic NGOs against the Ministry of Justice that had refused to give the official registration to the civil association.

Vitsesbk: another fine to Barys Khamaida

04.06.2009 Vitsesbk: another fine to Barys Khamaida

Vitsebsk activist Barys Khamaida has been fined 105 000 rubles (about $37) for alleged blocking the main street of the city.

Investigation into case of political prisoner Dubski extended for indefinite term

04.06.2009 Investigation into case of political prisoner Dubski extended for indefinite term

Artsiom Dubski, a person involved in the ‘Process of 14’, is charged with violation of the rules of serving the sentence.

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