News for 15 May 2015

Viasna joins campaign in support of Bahraini human rights defender Nabeel Rajab

15.05.2015 Viasna joins campaign in support of Bahraini human rights defender Nabeel Rajab

The appeal verdict against Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab confirming his sentence of six months in jail for insulting government institutions on Twitter, demonstrates the Bahraini authorities’ complete disregard for the right to freedom of expression, said Amnesty International today.

Prosecutor General's Office answers Tatsiana Reviaka concerning "normalization" of Jews by Lukashenka

15.05.2015 Prosecutor General's Office answers Tatsiana Reviaka concerning "normalization" of Jews by Lukashenka

Officials of the prosecution believe that the arguments of Tatsiana Reviaka are "disputable". The activist will seek an answer on the merits.

Baranavičy: first hearing on May Day picket ban

15.05.2015 Baranavičy: first hearing on May Day picket ban

May 14, Baranavičy City and District Court started considering the appeal of civil society activist Ryhor Hryk against the ban on the picket he intended to hold on May 1, issued by the Baranavičy City Executive Committee.

“Hazieta Slonimskaja” not included in subscription catalog again

15.05.2015 “Hazieta Slonimskaja” not included in subscription catalog again

May 5, the staff of the regional “Hazieta Slonimskaja” received a letter from the the Republican Unitary Enterprise "Belpošta" (“Belarusian Post”).

Chocimsk activist warns “double official” about initiation of his deprivation of powers

15.05.2015 Chocimsk activist warns “double official” about initiation of his deprivation of powers

May 13, Chocimsk activist Valery Karankevich appealed to the member of the Chamber of Representativs of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, representing Kryčaŭ constituency №83, Chairman of the Hrodna Regional Executive Committee Uladzimir Krautsou.

Kryčaŭ residents continues to seek punishment of policeman for forgery

15.05.2015 Kryčaŭ residents continues to seek punishment of policeman for forgery

May 11, Kryčaŭ resident Mikalai Fedarenka appealed to the prosecutor of Kryčaŭ district, asking to investigate the destruction of the register of visitors of Kryčaŭ District Police Department for 2014 and find out the exact date of its destruction. In case of violations of law and other regulations of the Republic of Belarus on the part of officials of the Kryčaŭ DPD he asks to prosecute them because, according to the order of Minister of Internal Affairs the register of visits is to be kept for three years, and later put in the archive.

Biaroza human rights activists intend to hold a picket demanding release of political prisoners

15.05.2015 Biaroza human rights activists intend to hold a picket demanding release of political prisoners

Biaroza human rights activists have filed an application for a picket on June 28 at the officially designated site, the city stadium, near the entrance from Lenin Street.

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