News for May 2017

18 persons still in custody in ‘rioting case’

10.05.2017 18 persons still in custody in ‘rioting case’

According to latest reports, 18 persons remain in custody in the case of ‘preparing mass riots’, as of May 10. All of them have been charged under Part 3 of Article 293 of the Criminal Code (preparing riots).

OSCE Denounces Execution In Belarus

10.05.2017 OSCE Denounces Execution In Belarus

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has denounced the recent execution of a man in Belarus, the only country in Europe which still applies the death penalty.

EU 'reaffirms its strong opposition to capital punishment' after new execution in Belarus

10.05.2017 EU 'reaffirms its strong opposition to capital punishment' after new execution in Belarus

Another execution has taken place in Belarus: that of Siarhei Vostrykau. The European Union again reaffirms its strong opposition to capital punishment in all circumstances.

Death convict Siarhei Vostrykau executed

05.05.2017 Death convict Siarhei Vostrykau executed

Death convict Siarhei Vostrykau has been executed, Human Rights Defenders Against the Death Penalty in Belarus said quoting the convict’s mother who reportedly received a notification from the Homieĺ Regional Court.

Human Rights Situation in Belarus: April 2017

03.05.2017 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: April 2017

The month was marked by a continuation of the negative trends observed since early March, indicating a decline in the overall human rights situation in the country and testifying to the return of the authorities of Belarus to the policy of the worst repressive practices.

Courts convict May Day protesters

03.05.2017 Courts convict May Day protesters

The Court of Minsk’s Centraĺny district convicted yesterday several participants in a May 1 protest held in the central Kastryčnickaja Square.

Monitoring report on the street action on 1 May in Minsk

02.05.2017 Monitoring report on the street action on 1 May in Minsk

On 1 May a street action took place in Minsk. It was announced as a festive meeting dedicated to Labour Day.

Several people detained in May Day protests across Belarus

02.05.2017 Several people detained in May Day protests across Belarus

At least 15 people were detained by the police before and after yesterday’s protests held across Belarus, including opposition leaders Mikalai Statkevich and Pavel Seviarynets.

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