News on the topic: political persecution

Woman sentenced to 2 years of house arrest for evicting a "political" assistant prosecutor from her apartment

30.06.2021 Woman sentenced to 2 years of house arrest for evicting a "political" assistant prosecutor from her apartment

On June 30, the Zavadski District Court in Minsk passed a sentence upon 33-year-old Volha Sinialiova who refused to let her apartment to the assistant prosecutor of Frunzenski district of Minsk, Alina Kasjanchyk.

Details of the charges against Viasna's human right defender in Homieĺ: trial is likely to happen in July

23.06.2021 Details of the charges against Viasna's human right defender in Homieĺ: trial is likely to happen in July

The preliminary investigation of Leanid Sudalenka' case has been completed - he is getting acquainted with the 77-volume materials of the case.

Prosecutor asks for 15 years in jail and a fine for ex-candidate for presidency Viktar Babaryka

22.06.2021 Prosecutor asks for 15 years in jail and a fine for ex-candidate for presidency Viktar Babaryka

On June 22, the prosecutor asked for 15 years of imprisonment in a reinforced regime penitentiary for a candidate for the presidency and ex-banker Viktar Babaryka.

Musician convicted in Homieĺ over a comment about local official

21.06.2021 Musician convicted in Homieĺ over a comment about local official

Uladzislau Navazhylau, vocalist of Gods Tower band, made his final statement at Homieĺ Central District Court on June 21.

KGB tortures political prisoners held on rioting charges

01.09.2020 KGB tortures political prisoners held on rioting charges

Aliaksandr Frantskevich, an anarchist facing “rioting” charges, was tortured after his arrest by the KGB on August 13, according to his former cellmate.

Oyub Titiev: How absurd a trial could get!

06.02.2019 Oyub Titiev: How absurd a trial could get!

FIDH: Why the charges of drug possession against Chechen human rights defender Oyub Titiev are trumped up.

Viasna signs joint letter protesting escalating repression against Mehman Huseynov

16.01.2019 Viasna signs joint letter protesting escalating repression against Mehman Huseynov

Human Rights Houses issue a joint letter calling for urgent action from the international community to ensure the life, health, and rights of imprisoned Azerbaijani photojournalist, video blogger, and human rights defender Mehman Huseynov.

13.10.2015 “European Belarus” Activists Called For Military Training

Summons have been received today by Mikalai Kolas and Aliaxandr Rybachenka, who yesterday took part in the protest rally.

Preventive supervision can be extended for Pavel Vinahradau

08.10.2015 Preventive supervision can be extended for Pavel Vinahradau

At 2.30 p.m. on October 9 the Biaroza District Court will consier the request of the Biaroza District Police Department to extend the preventive supervision over Pavel Vinahradau. The activist reported about it at his own FB account.

Viciebsk Regional Court dismisses appeal of unemployed oppositionist

07.05.2015 Viciebsk Regional Court dismisses appeal of unemployed oppositionist

Head of the regional branch of the Belarusian Popular Front party Leanid Autukhou wanted to achieve the lifting of the verdict of the Haradok District Court, according to which he was fined 5.4 million rubles. "I wish I was sentenced to arrest," says the unemployed activist.

Human rights activists demands to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure

07.05.2015 Human rights activists demands to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure

Human rights activist Siarhei Ustsinau appealed to the National Center for Legislation and Legal Research with the request to draft a bill on introducing changes to the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Belarus regarding the conduct of the examination.

Pavel Sapelka complains about restriction of his right to attend open court hearing

06.05.2015 Pavel Sapelka complains about restriction of his right to attend open court hearing

May 4, the issue of changing the regime of deprivation of liberty for Mikalai Statkevich was considered at an exit trial in Škloŭ penal colony №17. The police didn't let in a representative of the European Union, human rights activists and journalists.

Ales Bialiatski: Deteriorating of conditions for political prisoners is closely connected with the pre-election situation in the country

06.05.2015 Ales Bialiatski: Deteriorating of conditions for political prisoners is closely connected with the pre-election situation in the country

The alleged reason to change the prison regime and transfer the political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich to a cell-type prison is numerous violations of internal regulations of Škloŭ penal colony №17, where he was serving his sentence, and disobedience to the requirements of the colony.

Police officer or cop?

23.04.2015 Police officer or cop?

According to numerous polls, less than 40% of Belarusians have complete trust in the police. Meanwhile, police officers seem to perform quite a respected function - to protect and defend. Is it a paradox?

Homiel human rights activist Leanid Sudalenka questioned as a witness in a criminal case regarding distribution of pornography

15.04.2015 Homiel human rights activist Leanid Sudalenka questioned as a witness in a criminal case regarding distribution of pornography

Today, April 15, Chairman of the Homiel Branch of the NGO "Legal Initiative" Leanid Sudalenka has been interrogated as a witness at the Homiel city department of the Investigation Committee in connection with a criminal case, brought under part 2 of article 343 of the Criminal Code (distribution of pornographic materials via the Internet) in connection with the alleged sending of pornographic videos from the mailbox, belonging to the human rights activist (sudalenko@mail.ru).

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