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Human rights defenders call to release 10 new political prisoners

15.12.2021 Human rights defenders call to release 10 new political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Two musicians sentenced to two years in prison

14.12.2021 Two musicians sentenced to two years in prison

On December 14, Saviecki District Court of Minsk handed down a verdict in the criminal case of political prisoners, musicians of the fantasy-folk band IRDORATH Uladzimir and Nadzeya Kalach.

Sentences in the Tsikhanouski’s case: 14 to 18 years in prison

14.12.2021 Sentences in the Tsikhanouski’s case: 14 to 18 years in prison

On December 14, six political prisoners Siarhei Tsikhanouski, Ihar Losik, Mikalai Statkevich, Uladzimir Tsyhanovich, Artsiom Sakau, and Dzmitry Papou were sentenced in Homieĺ.

Human rights defenders call to release nine new political prisoners

14.12.2021 Human rights defenders call to release nine new political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

#FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

13.12.2021 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

On December 10, International Human Rights Day, rallies in support of imprisoned “Viasna” human rights activists and all political prisoners took place in different cities and countries. Several ceremonies of awarding human rights prizes and other activities took place.

Human rights defenders call to release Siarhei Satsuk

10.12.2021 Human rights defenders call to release Siarhei Satsuk

Joint statement by the human rights organizations of Belarus

Seven human rights defenders from “Viasna” will celebrate Human Rights Day behind bars

09.12.2021 Seven human rights defenders from “Viasna” will celebrate Human Rights Day behind bars

Persecution chronology of 7 “Viasna” members: Marfa Rabkova, Andrei Chapiuk, Leanid Sudalenka, Tatsiana Lasitsa, Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovich, Uladzimir Labkovich.

HRDs call for retrials and release of political prisoners Larysa Kuzmenka, Aliaksandr Tsimashenka and Kiryl Kanapatski

09.12.2021 HRDs call for retrials and release of political prisoners Larysa Kuzmenka, Aliaksandr Tsimashenka and Kiryl Kanapatski

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Son of a priest from Hrodna sentenced to three and a half years in prison for inciting hatred

08.12.2021 Son of a priest from Hrodna sentenced to three and a half years in prison for inciting hatred

On December 8, the Hrodna Regional Court completed a lengthy consideration of the criminal case of Andrei Ausievich.

#FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

06.12.2021 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

On September 17, #FreeViasna, the campaign of solidarity with the imprisoned "Viasna" members was launched. Here’s the latest news about them.

Political persecution in Belarus on December, 5-6: new detentions

06.12.2021 Political persecution in Belarus on December, 5-6: new detentions

The human rights center “Viasna” has been monitoring the facts of political persecution in Belarus on December, 5-6.

12 names added to the list of political prisoners

06.12.2021 12 names added to the list of political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

Stand up for human rights defenders! Sign the petition for the release of “Viasna” members.

06.12.2021 Stand up for human rights defenders! Sign the petition for the release of “Viasna” members.

The Human Rights Center “Viasna” celebrated its 25th anniversary in spring. At the moment, seven members of Viasna remain behind bars for their peaceful human rights activities. Sign the petition for their release!

8 names added to the list of political prisoners

03.12.2021 8 names added to the list of political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

The political prisoner Volha Zalatar sentenced to 4 years in prison

03.12.2021 The political prisoner Volha Zalatar sentenced to 4 years in prison

On December 3, the verdict against the political prisoner and mother of five children Volha Zalatar was announced in the Minsk City Court.

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