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Human rights situation in Belarus. October 2024

11.11.2024 Human rights situation in Belarus. October 2024

Arbitrary repression of political opponents of the regime and dissidents persists in Belarus. Furthermore, the level of criminal and related administrative prosecution remains unacceptably high.

Twelve human rights organizations have called on states to support an appeal requesting an investigation into the crimes of the Lukashenko regime

06.11.2024 Twelve human rights organizations have called on states to support an appeal requesting an investigation into the crimes of the Lukashenko regime

They are urging ICC member states to join Lithuania's appeal for an investigation into these crimes.

Pavel Sapelka: "Among 1,300 political prisoners, all candidates for this position from the previous elections are held incommunicado"

30.10.2024 Pavel Sapelka: "Among 1,300 political prisoners, all candidates for this position from the previous elections are held incommunicado"

We spoke with Viasna human rights defender Pavel Sapelka about the conditions of the election campaign, the role of monitoring by human rights defenders, and the goals of the campaign.

Human rights situation in Belarus. September 2024

08.10.2024 Human rights situation in Belarus. September 2024

The prevailing climate of politically motivated repression has a significant impact on the human rights and fundamental freedoms situation in Belarus.

Belarus faces two complaints before the ICC

04.10.2024 Belarus faces two complaints before the ICC

On Monday, September 30, Lithuania submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing Belarus for crimes against opponents allegedly committed on the territory of a State Party.

IAPB platform welcomes Lithuania’s referral of crimes against humanity by Belarusian officials to the International Criminal Court

01.10.2024 IAPB platform welcomes Lithuania’s referral of crimes against humanity by Belarusian officials to the International Criminal Court

Statement of the International Accountability Platform for Belarus.

Evidence of the crimes of the Lukashenka regime submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague

01.10.2024 Evidence of the crimes of the Lukashenka regime submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague

The Human Rights Center Viasna helped with the collection of evidence of crimes committed by representatives of the Lukashenka regime.

"Suppression of dissent." Independent experts on the human rights situation in Belarus spoke at the UN

26.09.2024 "Suppression of dissent." Independent experts on the human rights situation in Belarus spoke at the UN

What did independent experts, the delegation of Belarus, human rights defenders say, and which positions did different states ultimately support?

Ales Bialiatski: "May peace remain in my soul." On the occasion of the 62nd birthday of Viasna Chairman

25.09.2024 Ales Bialiatski: "May peace remain in my soul." On the occasion of the 62nd birthday of Viasna Chairman

On his birthday, we remember his words related to various awards.

"Let the victims — political prisoners in Belarus — speak out"

24.09.2024 "Let the victims — political prisoners in Belarus — speak out"

The participants of the event at the UN Human Rights Council invited the international community to continue the discussion with leading civil society organizations, listen to their needs, and find ways to administer justice.

Human rights situation in Belarus. July 2024

08.08.2024 Human rights situation in Belarus. July 2024

In Belarus, the level of repression against political opponents of the regime and dissidents remains a significant concern.

"The number of appeals will show the real level of persecution in the country." We recall what decisions the UN Working Group has taken since 2020

31.07.2024 "The number of appeals will show the real level of persecution in the country." We recall what decisions the UN Working Group has taken since 2020

Together with Sviatlana Halauniova, a Viasna lawyer, we recall the cases of political prisoners which the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has taken decisions on since 2020.

Human rights situation in Belarus. June 2024

09.07.2024 Human rights situation in Belarus. June 2024

The human rights situation in Belarus has been defined by widespread and systematic violations of binding international law, persecution of political opponents of the regime and dissidents, and arbitrary criminal and administrative persecution.

HRC56: Belarus attacks on human rights and civil society in exile

05.07.2024 HRC56: Belarus attacks on human rights and civil society in exile

Human Rights House Foundation statement

Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert

05.07.2024 Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert

Citizens and civil society critical of the Belarussian authorities face worsening repression, arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and harassment, a UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday.

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