22.03.2021 Political prisoner Dzianis Chykaliou sentenced to 3 years of “khimiya”, released in the courtroom
Judge Alena Bushava sentenced Chykaliou to three years of restricted freedom in an open penitentiary (so called “khimiya”). The convict was released in the courtroom to await an appeal hearing.
19.03.2021 Political prisoner Ihar Bantsar free after Hrodna court issues “khimiya” sentence
Judge Natallia Kozel of the Lieninski District Court of Hrodna has sentenced Ihar Bantsar, punk musician and activist, to one and a half years of restricted freedom in an open correctional facility (so called “khimiya”). The convict was released in the courtroom.
18.03.2021 Authorities step up pressure on Viasna activists
Several human rights defenders working with the Human Rights Center “Viasna” have been questioned in criminal proceedings over the past few days, as the authorities continue to investigate the organization’s alleged involvement in the financing of the post-election protests.
17.03.2021 End reprisals against human rights defenders
Joint statement by Amnetsy International, FIDH, IMS, Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Human Rights Watch, Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, Front Line Defenders, IPHR, and People in Need.
16.03.2021 Four new political prisoners in Belarus
Joint statement by the human rights organizations of Belarus
15.03.2021 Immediately release political prisoners Yuliya Bodak and Ihar Bantsar!
Joint statement of Belarusian human rights organizations
12.03.2021 Six more names added to list of political prisoners
Joint statement by the human rights organizations of Belarus
11.03.2021 Aliaksandr Kulaha and Uladzimir Chyzheuski are political prisoners
Joint statement by representatives of the Belarusian human rights community
10.03.2021 Human rights defenders designate 7 new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
10.03.2021 9 people convicted in Brest ‘rioting’ trial
On March 10, the Maskoŭski District Court of Brest has sentenced nine people to various terms of imprisonment ranging between 3 and 4 1/2 years on charges of involvement in “mass riots” (Part 2 of Article 293 of the Criminal Code) on August 10, 2020. The convicts include seven political prisoners.
08.03.2021 Women at the forefront of human rights struggle in Belarus
Women who have played prominent roles in the protests sweeping Belarus are subject to reprisals and threats, Amnesty International said today. In a new publication, the organization highlights the important role women activists have played in the protests after widely contested presidential elections and reveals state reprisals against them.
05.03.2021 Viasna protests ongoing repression of its activists
Statement by the Board of the Human Rights Center "Viasna"
03.03.2021 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: February 2021
The human rights situation in the country continued to deteriorate, indicating an even greater aggravation of the already profound human rights crisis.
02.03.2021 Five new political prisoners in Belarus
Joint statement by representatives of the Belarusian human rights community
02.03.2021 Tut.by reporter and whistleblower doctor convicted in political trial
The Maskoŭski District Court of Minsk has convicted tut.by journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich and medical doctor Artsiom Sarokin of illegal disclosing a medical secret, after they refuted official information alleging that the deceased protester Raman Bandarenka was drunk on the night of his death.
