News for 17 May 2012
17.05.2012 Amnesty International refuses to recognize Kavalenka prisoner of conscience
The organization continues to monitor the situation of the political prisoner. MEP Marek Migalski received this information from John Dalhuisen, Director for Europe and Central Asia at Amnesty International. The text of the letter can be found on migalski.eu website.
17.05.2012 Spokesman denies that KGB uses torture
A spokesman for the Committee for State Security (KGB) denied Thursday that the KGB was using torture against detainees.
17.05.2012 Gay Protests Not Allowed In Minsk
MINSK-- Authorities in the Belarusian capital Minsk have prevented gay activists from holding protests to mark the International Day Against Homophobia on May 17.
17.05.2012 More Young Front activists detained
Young Front members Uladzimir Yaromenak and Pavel Siarhei were detained by Minsk police this morning, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports.
17.05.2012 Homel authorities ban screening of film on Stalinist repressions
The administration of Homel-based “Tourist” hotel has refused to provide premises for the screening of a documentary “Stalin’s Line. Homel Region” produced by local pro-democratic activists.
17.05.2012 Opposition Activist Escorted to Army from Jail
Mikhail Muski was escorted from the jail in Minsk to an air defence unit near Liepel to do the compulsory military service.
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