The Human Rights Center “Viasna”

News for February 2019

26.02.2019 Anniversary of protests against construction of battery factory in facts and figures

Human Rights Center Viasna prepared the statistics of a year-long protest campaign in Brest.

26.02.2019 Belarus' delegation to visit the World Congress against Death Penalty

From February 26 to March 1 Brussels with host the World Congress Against the Death Penalty - the world’s leading abolitionist event in terms of its scope and political ambition.

25.02.2019 Public prosecutor demands a fine of 1000 base values for Maryna Zolatava

Oral arguments took place today in the trial of Maryna Zolatava, TUT.BY chief editor.

22.02.2019 Picks of the week

New fines for Brest activists; New intriguing date for elections; Hlybokaje journalist fined nearly 900 rubles

21.02.2019 New Amnesty International report: crackdown on CSOs persists in Belarus

The new report Laws Designed to Silence: The Global Crackdown on Civil Society Organizations reveals the startling number of countries that are using bullying techniques and repressive regulations to prevent NGOs from doing their vital work, including in Belarus.

21.02.2019 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders urges Belarus to stop harassment of Brest activists

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders issued an urgent appeal to stop the persecution of environmental activists in Brest.

19.02.2019 Maryna Zolatava gives testimony in court

The Zavadski District Court of Minsk continues the criminal trial of TUT.BY chief editor accused of omission of an executive. On February 19, the court questioned Maryna Zolatava as a defendant.

18.02.2019 TUT.BY chief editor's trial: Day 5

On February 18, the court continued to usher the written case materials.

15.02.2019 TUT.BY chief editor's trial. Day 4

In the Zavadski District Court of Minsk continues the criminal trial of Maryna Zolatava, TUT.BY chief editor accused of omission of an executive.

15.02.2019 Picks of the week

One Billion Rising flashmob prohibited in Minsk; Activist's complaint about police misconduct entered into her case file; Actress beaten by riot police hopes for investigation of incident; TUT.BY chief editor stands trial

14.02.2019 TUT.BY chief editor's trial. Day 3

In the Zavadski District Court of Minsk continues the criminal trial of Maryna Zolatava, TUT.BY chief editor, who is accused of omission of an executive.

13.02.2019 TUT.by chief editor's trial: Day 2

In the Zavadski District Court of Minsk proceeds the criminal trial of Maryna Zolatava, TUT.BY chief editor, accused of omission of an executive.

12.02.2019 TUT.by chief editor's trial: Day 1

A short account of the first court session of TUT.by chief editor Maryna Zolatava.

08.02.2019 Picks of the week

Blogger Siarhej Piatrukhin criminally charged for insult of policemen; Exonerated journalists ordered to give fingerprints; Degrading treatment of Anastasija Huseva reported to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture

08.02.2019 Degrading treatment of Anastasija Huseva reported to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture

The Human Rights Center Viasna addressed the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture with a request to investigate the acts of degrading treatment in a recent notorious case of anti-police graffiti.