News for May 2024
21.05.2024 May 21 is the third anniversary of the death of political prisoner activist Vitold Ashurak
Viasna human rights activist Pavel Sapelka comments on the current government of Belarus not investigating the death of Vitold Ashurak and other political prisoners.
21.05.2024 Statement of the Viasna Human Rights Center on the Day of Political Prisoners
We call on not to weaken solidarity with political prisoners despite the threats of the regime.
21.05.2024 The statement on the recognition of 10 people as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
20.05.2024 "Being sick in prison is equivalent to death." Volha Rytus on medical care in detention
Former political prisoner Volha Rytus spoke about the problems her cellmates faced in pre-trial detention center-1.
20.05.2024 "I thought that if I fell asleep, I would wake up in a cell again." Ex-political prisoners on their psychological state on both sides of the bars
Asia Bulybenka and former political prisoner Alina (name changed for security reasons) shared their stories.
20.05.2024 More than 30 demonstrations and events. Join the Day of Political Prisoners!
Viasna shares the actions and events you can join on May 18–26 to commemorate the Day of Political Prisoners.
18.05.2024 "I had an airsoft pellet in my leg." Kanstantsin Karnei on medical care at Akrescina
Kanstantsin Karnei, a journalist from Vot Tak and a former political prisoner, spoke about healthcare in the temporary detention facility at Akrescina.
17.05.2024 Norwegian PEN admitted Ales Bialiatski as honorary member
The proposal was explained by Jørgen Frydnes, Secretary General of the Norwegian PEN.
17.05.2024 "You can't physically walk in this state." Volha Loika spoke about medical care in a pre-trial detention center
As part of the Week of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, Viasna has prepared a number of videos where former political prisoners share their stories about sub-standard and untimely medical care in places of detention.
17.05.2024 Criminal case initiated against Belarusians who took part in Freedom Day demonstrations around the world
The Committee writes that 104 surnames have been added to the list of suspects in the case of Belarusians abroad.
17.05.2024 All-Belarusian People's Assembly is a form of (non)implementation of the right to take part in the conduct of public affairs
The "Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections" campaign analyzed the All-Belarusian People's Assembly (ABPA).
16.05.2024 "This situation is borderline illegal." Pavel Sapelka on prison health care
We publish an interview with a Viasna human rights defender, where we talk about what the right to health in detention means, why it became the topic of the Day of Political Prisoners-2024 and what each of us can do today to preserve the health of political prisoners.
16.05.2024 "I started to lose consciousness," Vadzim Khizhniakou on the consequences of mold allergy in a prison cell
As part of the Week of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, Viasna has prepared a number of videos where former political prisoners share their stories about sub-standard and untimely medical care in places of detention.
15.05.2024 At least 161 people convicted in criminal political cases in April
Viasna reports the specifics of the criminal prosecution for political reasons in April.
15.05.2024 Statement of the founders of Doctors for Truth and Justice
The KGB of Belarus has recognized the members of the organization as an extremist formation.
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