News on the topic: criminal prosecution
05.07.2023 June criminal trials: at least 58 people convicted on political grounds
Human rights defenders observed a new trend in prosecutions for donations towards NGOs deemed extremist and terrorist organizations.
04.07.2023 Nine people added to the list of political prisoners over defamation charges
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
04.07.2023 Criminal prosecution for donations: five features in the lawyer's comments
In June, a surge in prosecutions for “financing extremist formations” and “extremist and terrorist activities” was registered, clearly driven by political motives.
27.06.2023 #WeStandBYyou: MPs from Switzerland, Ireland and Scotland take on a godparenthood for Verameyeu, Belavus, and Klimau
Libereco solidarity campaign #WeStandBYyou continues.
26.06.2023 Seven more people recognized as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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.
21.06.2023 Belarusian human rights defenders recognize another 12 political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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.
19.06.2023 Statement on recognition of eight people as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
12.06.2023 Fifteen more political prisoners added to the list
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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.
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
02.06.2023 Twenty-three people recognized as political prisoners over diffamation charges and convictions
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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.
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.
