News on the topic: criminal case of Ales Bialiatski
15.12.2011 Belarusian human rights defenders launch fundraising campaign to compensate damage in Bialiatski’s case
Belarusian human rights defenders launched a campaign to collect money for paying the “damage, done by the crime” which had been allegedly committed by Ales Bialiatski. It was stated at a special press-conference.
14.12.2011 Finnish League for Human Rights applies to embassies to support Ales Bialiatski
Finnish League for Human Rights (FLHR) visited the embassy of the Rebublic of Lithuania in Helsinki today to present a written appeal on behalf of Ales Bialiatski's case and situation in Belarus. FLHR requested a meeting also with the embassy of the Russian Federation in Helsinki, but received no reply.
14.12.2011 Ukrainian activists support Bialiatski and other prisoners of conscience
One of the seats was left empty to symbolize the virtual presence of human rights defender Ales Bialiatski at the presentation of the annual report of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 8 December. That’s how the All-Ukrainian Association of Civil Human Rights Actions expressed support to Bialiatski.
14.12.2011 Attention! Urgent press-conference
On 15 December representatives of Belarusian human rights organizations and civil movements will voice an urgent address to the public concerning the criminal case of the head of the Human Rights Center “Viasna” and vice-President of the International Federation for Human Rights Ales Bialiatski.
09.12.2011 Ales Bialiatski passes words of gratitude to everyone and says: “Don't be afraid!”
A letter was received from human rights defender Ales Bialiatski, sentenced to 4.5 years in a high-security colony. He wrote it on 30 November, after the announcement of the verdict, but before his transfer to the Zhodzina prison. After the trial he returned to his usual affairs – learning English, reading and answering a great number of letters. He feels quite well and calm and wishes it to all his colleagues. Ales is sure that the dirt which was flung at him by state-owned media didn't touch him, but the strong support from many acquaintances and strangers made a great positive impact.
07.12.2011 Moroccan Organization for Human Rights calls Lukashenka to release Bialiatski
We present to your attention the full text of the letter of Amina Boyanach, OMDH President.
06.12.2011 Last statement by Ales Bialiatski at the trial on 23 November 2011
I agree with every word the counsel said. I think that the arguments he has presented have a sufficient legal basis and sufficient grounds for their serious treatment. At the same time, I’m in a rather complicated situation, as I understand perfectly well that this case from beginning to end has a political subtext, and the lawyer’s speech and my last statement, unfortunately, are a voice crying in the wilderness, finding it extremely difficult to reach anyone. And now I feel like the one who cries in the wilderness, trying to reach the sun. Still, I have something to say.
05.12.2011 The Danish Institute for Human Rights expresses deep regret with the ruling in the case of Ales Bialiatski
The Danish Institute for Human Rights expresses deep regret with the ruling in the case against our friend and partner - Ales Bialiatski.
02.12.2011 Georgian human rights defenders demanded from Lukashenka to release Bialiatski (photos, video)
On 1 December in Tbilisi members of the “Center for Human Rights” (HRIDC), a member organization of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), joined the global action in support of Ales Bialiatski, vice-President of the FIDH, Chairman of the Human Rights Center “Viasna”.
02.12.2011 Deputy Chairman of the Human Rights Center “Viasna” Valiantsin Stefanovich is tried today
The administrative trial on exaction of taxes from Valiantsin Stefanovich started at the Partyzanski District Court of Minsk at 10 a.m on 1 December. It was to have taken place back on 15 November, but was postponed as the defendant couldn't attend it for family reasons.
02.12.2011 Ales Bialiatski transferred to Zhodzina prison
Human rights defender Ales Bialiatski, sentenced to 4.5 years in a high security colony for alleged tax evasion on 24 November, has been transferred to the notorious Zhodzina prison.
01.12.2011 Argentinian human rights defenders demand freedom for Bialiatski
Delegation of COMITÉ DE ACCIÓN JURÍDICA (CAJ), a member organization of the International Federation for Human Rights, held an action in front of the Embassy of Belarus in Buenos-Aires, Argentina, on 25 November, the day after the announcement of the verdict to Ales Bialiatski.
01.12.2011 Valiantsin Stefanovich to have two trials on 2 December
The trial concerning the exaction of taxes from human rights defender Valiantsin Stefanovich will start at 10 a.m. on 2 December at the Partyzanski District Court (Siamashka Street, 33). It was to have started on 15 November, but was postponed on Valiantsin's request, who couldn't appear in court for family reasons.
01.12.2011 Bialiatski's lawyer files appeal against court verdict
On 29 November lawyer Dzmitry Layeuski filed an appeal against the verdict of the Pershamaiski District Court of Minsk to human rights defender Ales Bialiatski with the Minsk City Court.
30.11.2011 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights releases statement on Bialiatski's conviction
The sentencing of leading Belarusian human rights defender, Ales Bialiatski to 4.5 years in prison last week is disappointing and we are concerned that it will have a negative impact on the ability of Belarusian civil society to operate freely and without fear.
