17.01.2024 Statement by the human rights community of Belarus on the death of political prisoner Vadzim Khrasko
Vadzim Khrasko's death could have happened because proper medical care was provided untimely.
16.01.2024 At least 1,603 people were convicted in Belarus in 2023: results of criminal prosecution
During 2023, Viasna recorded political criminal cases against Belarusians. We publish statistics and report high-profile cases.
15.01.2024 Human Rights Situation in Belarus in 2023
While the level of criminal repression remained high, there was a pronounced increase in criminal cases on charges of “creating, leading and participating in extremist groups”, together with “facilitating and financing extremist activities”.
15.01.2024 What happened to political prisoners between January 1 and January 15
Viasna provides a weekly overview of the latest news on political prisoners.
15.01.2024 A Belarusian woman who returned from Sweden was sentenced in Minsk: five years in a penal colony
On January 12, Krasnianskaya was sentenced to five years in prison
15.01.2024 A political prisoner convicted for donations died of pneumonia in the colony
This is the fourth death of a political prisoner behind bars.
12.01.2024 At least 2,000 arrested: results of administrative prosecution in 2023
Viasna reports the numbers concerning the administrative prosecution in 2023, as well as the absurd reasons for putting people behind bars and imposing heavy fines.
11.01.2024 At least 207 detained upon return to Belarus: current statistics from Viasna for 2023
Viasna has collected all known information about the persecution of people returning to Belarus from abroad.
10.01.2024 In 2023, 62 "extremist groups" were recognized, 11 of them are media outlets
Viasna reports the organizations that were recognized as "extremist formations" in 2023.
09.01.2024 OSCE: decision not to invite its observers to the elections contradicts Belarus' international commitments
"It will prevent the country’s citizens and institutions from benefiting from an impartial, transparent, and comprehensive assessment".
08.01.2024 Political prisoners of Belarus in 2023. Infographics
Repressions have continued in Belarus for over three and a half years since the start of the 2020 election campaign. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened significantly.
08.01.2024 Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders
We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.
08.01.2024 Marfa Rabkova's "godmother" congratulated the political prisoner on her birthday: "You inspire many people far beyond the borders of Belarus"
January 6 is the birthday of Marfa Rabkova, the coordinator of the Viasna volunteer service. This is the fourth time in a row she celebrated it imprisoned.
04.01.2024 Viasna human rights defenders sent an appeal to the UN Special Rapporteurs on the detention of Belarusians for donations
Viasna legal service sent an appeal to three Special Rapporteurs.
04.01.2024 Female political prisoners: unveiling portraits and imprisonment motivations
Viasna human rights defenders collected and analyzed data on politically motivated criminal prosecution of women in Belarus.
