News on the topic: criminal prosecution
15.12.2021 Human rights defenders call to release 10 new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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.
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.
14.12.2021 Human rights defenders call to release nine new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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.
10.12.2021 Human rights defenders call to release Siarhei Satsuk
Joint statement by the human rights organizations of Belarus
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
06.12.2021 12 names added to the list of political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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!
03.12.2021 8 names added to the list of political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
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.