News for April 2023

Number of political prisoners in Belarus grows by six

28.04.2023 Number of political prisoners in Belarus grows by six

Joint statement by the human rights community of Belarus

Imprisoned ex-candidate for presidency Viktar Babaryka moved to hospital

28.04.2023 Imprisoned ex-candidate for presidency Viktar Babaryka moved to hospital

Yesterday, 27 April, it became known that Viktar Babaryka who is incarcerated in Navapolack correctional facility was moved to a surgery unit in a local hospital.

25 Members of Parliament from France take on a symbolic godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

28.04.2023 25 Members of Parliament from France take on a symbolic godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

Libereco’s #WeStandBYyou solidarity campaign continues

“Our thoughts are with those who spend this day behind bars.” International community congratulates Viasna on its birthday

27.04.2023 “Our thoughts are with those who spend this day behind bars.” International community congratulates Viasna on its birthday

Today, representatives of the international community congratulate us and demand the release of imprisoned Viasna activists.

"Not a single person sentenced to home confinement has been let off the hook." Why is home confinement not a ticket to freedom?

27.04.2023 "Not a single person sentenced to home confinement has been let off the hook." Why is home confinement not a ticket to freedom?

Some protesters are "lucky" to be punished by home confinement. But today, under incessant repression, can it be considered a ticket to freedom?

Individuals convicted for threatening police officers recognized political prisoners

25.04.2023 Individuals convicted for threatening police officers recognized political prisoners

Joint statement of the Belarusian human rights community

"Torture has become commonplace in Belarus." Belarusian HRDs visit OSCE conference

24.04.2023 "Torture has become commonplace in Belarus." Belarusian HRDs visit OSCE conference

Belarusian human rights activists also spoke at the event "Belarus. Serious violations of human rights and the next Moscow Mechanism report".

Viasna leader's appeal denied, harsh prison sentences upheld

21.04.2023 Viasna leader's appeal denied, harsh prison sentences upheld

The appeal filed by Belarusian human rights defenders Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic, Uladzimir Labkovich, and Zmitser Salauyou has been denied, resulting in the upholding of their harsh prison sentences.

Political prisoner count in Belarus hits 1,500 people

21.04.2023 Political prisoner count in Belarus hits 1,500 people

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

#WeStandBYyou: German and Dutch MPs take on a godparenthood for Aliaksandr Danilevich, Andrei Padniabenny, Ina Hlinskaya and Valeryia Hlinskaya

20.04.2023 #WeStandBYyou: German and Dutch MPs take on a godparenthood for Aliaksandr Danilevich, Andrei Padniabenny, Ina Hlinskaya and Valeryia Hlinskaya

Libereco solidarity campaign #WeStandBYyou contunues.

More people recognized as political prisoners in Belarus

20.04.2023 More people recognized as political prisoners in Belarus

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Ivan Kuliashou, political prisoner's son: “They beat me and constantly threatened me”

19.04.2023 Ivan Kuliashou, political prisoner's son: “They beat me and constantly threatened me”

Ivan spoke to Viasna about the beatings in the KGB, the pressure, and the two criminal cases in his family.

#FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

18.04.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

In April, celebrate Viasna's birthday with us.

Out of jail! Twelve political prisoners served their sentences in full and were released in March

17.04.2023 Out of jail! Twelve political prisoners served their sentences in full and were released in March

Another five people were sentenced to home confinement and released from pre-trial detention.

Fifteen people added to the list of political prisoners in Belarus

14.04.2023 Fifteen people added to the list of political prisoners in Belarus

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus

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