11.06.2014 The trial of journalist Andrei Mialeshka protracts
On 11 June, another session on the administrative case against freelance journalist Andrei Mialeshka, who is accused of producing and distributing information products illegally, was held in the Kastrychnitski district court of Hrodna.
10.06.2014 The trial in defence of Kurapaty begins on 26 June
On 26 June at 15.00 in the Tsentralny district court of Minsk a judge Ivan Maiseichyk will begin a consideration of a civil case against the General Prosecutor's Office in defence of Kurapaty.
10.06.2014 A new human rights organization "Pact" being established in Belarus
A new human rights organization "Pact" being established in Belarus
09.06.2014 Public prosecutor's office does not react to violations of rights of Patrick who spent more than six months at Akrescina
Public prosecutor’s office of Maskouski district of Minsk replied on the appeal of human rights defender Nasta Loika concerning human rights violations of a citizen of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Patrick Mangalua. He is waiting for the deportation to his home country for more than half a year at Akrescina Centre of Isolation of Offenders.
09.06.2014 Prisoner of Ploshcha Malchanau faces criminal persecution again
Prisoner of Ploshcha Malchanau faces criminal persecution again
06.06.2014 Human rights defenders found a "professional" witness in Homiel police
At the end of last month, as well as four years ago, law enforcement officer from Homiel special police unit (AMAP) Vasil Barysenka witnessed the same scene – well before the sunrise activists went to the city streets and “swore in rough course words, violated public order and tranquillity, showed a obvious disrespect to the society."
06.06.2014 The case against catholic priest Lazar dropped because of lack of evidence
The case against catholic priest Lazar dropped because of lack of evidence
06.06.2014 Salihorsk human rights activists demand prosecutor’s response to the career ban for those who committed an administrative offense
In February 2014, the administration of the First Mining Group decided to take measures of a radical nature against those employees who had committed an administrative offense.
05.06.2014 Consideration of Henadz Loika’s complaint postponed by Minsk city court for indefinite period
Consideration of cassation appeals against the decision of the court of the Central district of Minsk on a complaint concerning the actions of "Belinvestbank" and the KGB made by Henadz Loika has been postponed by the judges on civil cases of the Minsk city Court for an indefinite period.
05.06.2014 Brest: students urge the authorities to take steps to join the Bologna process
Relevant appeal to the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus has already collected more than five hundred signatures. The collection of signatures was initiated by the Agency for Regional Development "Dzedzich" NGO with the assistance from students, volunteers and those young people who care.
05.06.2014 Supervision of Zmicer Dashkevich extended for three months
Supervision of Zmicer Dashkevich extended for three months
04.06.2014 Valiantsina Alinevich: in May, Ihar was treated with special attention in prison
Valiantsina Alinevich: in May, Ihar was treated with special attention in prison
04.06.2014 83-year old activist will be put on trial for humanitarian aid
A Scidziel activist Veranika Sebascjanovich faces a fine of up to Br 4.5 million. The head of the Home Army Union in Belarus Veranika Sebascjanovich will go on trial on 10 June for allegedly smuggling humanitarian aid for the members of the organization, reports the newspaper Głos znad Niemna of the Union of Poles not recognized by the Belarusian authorities.
04.06.2014 Salihorsk: authorities organize monthly days of unpaid work for construction of Orthodox church
Monthly contributions for the construction of an Orthodox church in Salihorsk that are compulsory but made to appear as voluntary are being collected from the residents of the city for several years already, and will last at least until 1 January 2017.
04.06.2014 358 female sex workers detained during World Ice Hockey Championship 2014
358 female sex workers detained during World Ice Hockey Championship 2014
