News on the topic: criminal prosecution

Up to 25 years in prison: the verdict was announced in the Haidukevich case

21.06.2023 Up to 25 years in prison: the verdict was announced in the Haidukevich case

On June 21, the Minsk City Court announced the verdict in a high-profile criminal case, among other things, for the attempted arson of Aleh Haidukevich's house in June 2021.

Belarusian human rights defenders recognize another 12 political prisoners

21.06.2023 Belarusian human rights defenders recognize another 12 political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Human rights activist Nasta Loika sentenced to 7 years in prison

20.06.2023 Human rights activist Nasta Loika sentenced to 7 years in prison

On June 20, the Minsk City Court passed a verdict in the case of human rights activist Nasta Loika.

Statement on recognition of eight people as political prisoners

19.06.2023 Statement on recognition of eight people as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Fifteen more political prisoners added to the list

12.06.2023 Fifteen more political prisoners added to the list

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

In May, 51 people criminally convicted in political cases

08.06.2023 In May, 51 people criminally convicted in political cases

The courts handed down various custodial and freedom-restricting sentences in all politically motivated trials.

Five defendants in the civil self-defense units of Belarus case are political prisoners

07.06.2023 Five defendants in the civil self-defense units of Belarus case are political prisoners

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus

Twenty-three people recognized as political prisoners over diffamation charges and convictions

02.06.2023 Twenty-three people recognized as political prisoners over diffamation charges and convictions

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Dzmitryi Sonchyk's imprisonment and health crisis in his cellmates' accounts

31.05.2023 Dzmitryi Sonchyk's imprisonment and health crisis in his cellmates' accounts

The political prisoner suffered a heart attack and a stroke while serving his time. However, he was sent back to a penal colony.

Behind bars in Belarus: A former political prisoner's account on the red label and restricted freedom

29.05.2023 Behind bars in Belarus: A former political prisoner's account on the red label and restricted freedom

Dzmitry Abramuk provides an eye-opening account of life within these institutions, shedding light on the grim experiences of political prisoners under the regime of Lukashenka.

Political prisoner Viktoryia Kulsha subjected to abuse in detention

26.05.2023 Political prisoner Viktoryia Kulsha subjected to abuse in detention

Viktoryia Kulsha, facing extended imprisonment, alleges harsh conditions, abuse, and multiple heart attacks due to ongoing hunger strikes.

Raman Pratasevich pardoned by Lukashenka

22.05.2023 Raman Pratasevich pardoned by Lukashenka

Previously, the court sentenced him to eight years in prison.

We call for solidarity with all political prisoners and people subjected to criminal, administrative, and other types of political persecution

21.05.2023 We call for solidarity with all political prisoners and people subjected to criminal, administrative, and other types of political persecution

Statement by human rights organizations of Belarus on the Day of Political Prisoners

Political prisoner list updated with 28 new people

19.05.2023 Political prisoner list updated with 28 new people

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Twenty one people recognized as political prisoners

18.05.2023 Twenty one people recognized as political prisoners

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus

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