News for July 2023

Political prisoner and artist Ales Pushkin dies in prison at 57

11.07.2023 Political prisoner and artist Ales Pushkin dies in prison at 57

The human rights centre Viasna expresses condolences to Ales’ family and loved ones.

UN special communication to Belarus on criminal prosecution of Viasna members released

06.07.2023 UN special communication to Belarus on criminal prosecution of Viasna members released

Communication remained confidential for 60 days before being made public, giving the Government time to reply.

Eduard Babaryka receives 8 years in jail

05.07.2023 Eduard Babaryka receives 8 years in jail

The son of a banker Viktar Babaryka who intended to become a candidate in the 2020 Belarusian presidential election pleaded not guilty in court.

UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus: “Human rights situation in Belarus is catastrophic”

05.07.2023 UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus: “Human rights situation in Belarus is catastrophic”

Anaïs Marin, presented her new report at the 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC).

June criminal trials: at least 58 people convicted on political grounds

05.07.2023 June criminal trials: at least 58 people convicted on political grounds

Human rights defenders observed a new trend in prosecutions for donations towards NGOs deemed extremist and terrorist organizations.

Nine people added to the list of political prisoners over defamation charges

04.07.2023 Nine people added to the list of political prisoners over defamation charges

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Human Rights Situation in Belarus: June 2023

04.07.2023 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: June 2023

Human rights defender Nasta Loika was sentenced to seven years in prison on arbitrary politically motivated charges.

Criminal prosecution for donations: five features in the lawyer's comments

04.07.2023 Criminal prosecution for donations: five features in the lawyer's comments

In June, a surge in prosecutions for “financing extremist formations” and “extremist and terrorist activities” was registered, clearly driven by political motives.

Demand adherence to Belarus' international obligations on sexual and reproductive rights: a joint statement by human rights organisations 

04.07.2023 Demand adherence to Belarus' international obligations on sexual and reproductive rights: a joint statement by human rights organisations 

The initiative of the Prosecutor General's Office is an unjustified interference of the state in the personal life of citizens.

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