News on the topic: criminal prosecution

Healthcare corruption whistleblower Siarhei Satsuk sentenced to 8 years in jail

26.10.2022 Healthcare corruption whistleblower Siarhei Satsuk sentenced to 8 years in jail

The journalist revealed many large-scale corruption facts including COVID-19 data fraud by the Ministry of Health.

What happened to political prisoners on October 17–23

24.10.2022 What happened to political prisoners on October 17–23

New political prisoners, harsh sentences in Autukhovich case, and other news on political prisoners in Belarus.

Eight people recognized political prisoners over convictions of hatred incitement

24.10.2022 Eight people recognized political prisoners over convictions of hatred incitement

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus

Exiled members of Coordinating Council to be tried in absentia

21.10.2022 Exiled members of Coordinating Council to be tried in absentia

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team accused of ‘conspiracy to seize power in an unconstitutional way.’

Authorities abuse criminal law by convicting dissidents of ‘terrorism’

19.10.2022 Authorities abuse criminal law by convicting dissidents of ‘terrorism’

Convicts in Autukhovich and Storks fly cases recognised as political prisoners

Darya Losik reportedly arrested in Minsk

18.10.2022 Darya Losik reportedly arrested in Minsk

The wife of jailed blogger Ihar Losik detained for three days, independent media report.

Mikalai Autukhovich gets 25 years in jail, members of his ‘group’—up to 20

17.10.2022 Mikalai Autukhovich gets 25 years in jail, members of his ‘group’—up to 20

The trial in the high-profile case lasted five months.

What happened to political prisoners on October 10–16

17.10.2022 What happened to political prisoners on October 10–16

At least 10 people convicted in courts, eight political prisoners finished serving their terms.

“Rail guerilla” Aliaksei Shyshkavets sentenced to 11 years in jail

13.10.2022 “Rail guerilla” Aliaksei Shyshkavets sentenced to 11 years in jail

The political prisoner was put on ‘terrorists list’ for joining the ByPol chatbot.

Defamation articles remain reprisals tool: 11 more people recognized political prisoners

12.10.2022 Defamation articles remain reprisals tool: 11 more people recognized political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Investigative Committee files criminal case on Kalinoŭski Regiment fighting in Ukraine

11.10.2022 Investigative Committee files criminal case on Kalinoŭski Regiment fighting in Ukraine

The security body deems the unit as an ‘extremist formation’.

What happened to political prisoners on October 3–9

10.10.2022 What happened to political prisoners on October 3–9

The struggle for human rights continues as Ales Bialitaski becomes the fourth person in history awarded Nobel prize while jailed

Media workers in BelaPAN case sentenced to up to 14 years in jail

06.10.2022 Media workers in BelaPAN case sentenced to up to 14 years in jail

Four convicts in BelaPAN case sentenced to harsh jail sentences and large fines

Fifteen people recognized as political prisoners over prosecution under notorious Article 342

05.10.2022 Fifteen people recognized as political prisoners over prosecution under notorious Article 342

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

September sentences in political cases in numbers

04.10.2022 September sentences in political cases in numbers

Custodial and freedom-restricting sentences were handed down in all politically motivated cases in September.

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