News for June 2023

"I'm motivated by a fantasy that the Lukashenka regime will come crashing down before I finish my daily count". How an American supports political prisoners

30.06.2023 "I'm motivated by a fantasy that the Lukashenka regime will come crashing down before I finish my daily count". How an American supports political prisoners

Every day on his Twitter account, for over a year now, Ernie Barbarash has been sharing a short story about one of the Belarusian political prisoners and ways to support them. To learn more about Ernie Barbarash's connection to Belarus, why he started talking about political prisoners, and where he finds motivation for his work, read the interview in Viasna.

Natallia Pinchuk in European Parliament: “Belarusian people did not submit. The events of 2020 are not forgotten.”

29.06.2023 Natallia Pinchuk in European Parliament: “Belarusian people did not submit. The events of 2020 are not forgotten.”

On June 28, the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights discussed the situation with human rights and political prisoners in Belarus.

#WeStandBYyou: MPs from Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland take on a godparenthood for Verameyeu, Belavus, and Klimau

27.06.2023 #WeStandBYyou: MPs from Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland take on a godparenthood for Verameyeu, Belavus, and Klimau

Libereco solidarity campaign #WeStandBYyou continues.

Pavel Sapelka: “Era of arbitrary rule will end, and those responsible will inevitably face the consequences”

26.06.2023 Pavel Sapelka: “Era of arbitrary rule will end, and those responsible will inevitably face the consequences”

An interview with the Viasna lawyer at the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

Seven more people recognized as political prisoners

26.06.2023 Seven more people recognized as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Political prisoners Matsvei Hrankevich, Aksana Zaretskaya and Illia Shapatkouski now have godparents from EU Parliament

23.06.2023 Political prisoners Matsvei Hrankevich, Aksana Zaretskaya and Illia Shapatkouski now have godparents from EU Parliament

As part of Libereco’s #WeStandBYyou solidarity campaign, three German MPs have taken on a godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus.

Non-discrimination, regularization of stay, preservation of Belarusian culture: PACE adopts resolution on exiled Belarusians

22.06.2023 Non-discrimination, regularization of stay, preservation of Belarusian culture: PACE adopts resolution on exiled Belarusians

20 June 2023, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution on specific challenges for Belarusians in exile.

16 international and Belarusian human rights organizations call for Nasta Loika’s immediate and unconditional release

22.06.2023 16 international and Belarusian human rights organizations call for Nasta Loika’s immediate and unconditional release

The undersigned organizations condemn the arrest and verdict against Nasta Loika.

Up to 25 years in prison: the verdict was announced in the Haidukevich case

21.06.2023 Up to 25 years in prison: the verdict was announced in the Haidukevich case

On June 21, the Minsk City Court announced the verdict in a high-profile criminal case, among other things, for the attempted arson of Aleh Haidukevich's house in June 2021.

Belarusian human rights defenders recognize another 12 political prisoners

21.06.2023 Belarusian human rights defenders recognize another 12 political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Human rights activist Nasta Loika sentenced to 7 years in prison

20.06.2023 Human rights activist Nasta Loika sentenced to 7 years in prison

On June 20, the Minsk City Court passed a verdict in the case of human rights activist Nasta Loika.

Statement on recognition of eight people as political prisoners

19.06.2023 Statement on recognition of eight people as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Uladzimir Kazeka recognized as political prisoner

19.06.2023 Uladzimir Kazeka recognized as political prisoner

Joint statement of the Belarusian human rights community

#FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

14.06.2023 #FreeViasna: Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

Labkovich could call the family from jail, Stefanovic was assigned to hard physical work, and Bialitski became a part of an art-installation to be presented in Oslo.

Human rights defender Nasta Loiko being tried in Minsk

14.06.2023 Human rights defender Nasta Loiko being tried in Minsk

The hearing is closed to the public.

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