News on the topic: administrative prosecution

Statement on recognition of Vasil Paliakou as a political prisoner

04.03.2024 Statement on recognition of Vasil Paliakou as a political prisoner

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

"Who helps with care packages?" Details of the mass crackdown by security forces on relatives of political prisoners

29.02.2024 "Who helps with care packages?" Details of the mass crackdown by security forces on relatives of political prisoners

Viasna reports what is now known about the persecution of relatives of political prisoners, and human rights activist Pavel Sapelka has commented on the KGB crackdown and recalled important security measures that will help avoid imprisonment.

At least 65 people tried for receiving "foreign aid" through INeedHelpBY

15.02.2024 At least 65 people tried for receiving "foreign aid" through INeedHelpBY

During a crackdown by security forces at the end of January, at least 257 people were persecuted; most of them are women.

At least 310 detainees: results of administrative prosecution in January

07.02.2024 At least 310 detainees: results of administrative prosecution in January

Viasna compiled a list of the strangest and most ridiculous reasons why Belarusians were tried in January.

Belarusians are now tried for "using foreign aid to carry out extremist activities"

05.02.2024 Belarusians are now tried for "using foreign aid to carry out extremist activities"

Viasna human rights activist Pavel Sapelka comments on a new repressive practice of the Belarusian authorities.

At least 2,000 arrested: results of administrative prosecution in 2023

12.01.2024 At least 2,000 arrested: results of administrative prosecution in 2023

Viasna reports the numbers concerning the administrative prosecution in 2023, as well as the absurd reasons for putting people behind bars and imposing heavy fines.

At least 207 detained upon return to Belarus: current statistics from Viasna for 2023

11.01.2024 At least 207 detained upon return to Belarus: current statistics from Viasna for 2023

Viasna has collected all known information about the persecution of people returning to Belarus from abroad.

Baranavičy human rights activist Aliaksandr Vaitseshyk punished with arrest

13.11.2023 Baranavičy human rights activist Aliaksandr Vaitseshyk punished with arrest

On November 9, 2023, at least 10 people were detained in Baranavičy. Among them was Baranavičy human rights defender Aliaksandr Vaitseshyk.

Shot in knees and jailed: what Belarusians risks for their anti-war stance

19.10.2023 Shot in knees and jailed: what Belarusians risks for their anti-war stance

As of October 18, 2023, at least 1,630 Belarusians were detained for their anti-war position. Of these, 79 persons were convicted in criminal cases for a term of 1 to 23 years. 

How and why are priests being persecuted in Belarus?

17.10.2023 How and why are priests being persecuted in Belarus?

Viasna reports the situation with the political persecution of religious figures.

Tattoo with the Chase, passport cover, photo of a T-shirt with red-white-red symbols: what Belarusians were tried for in September

10.10.2023 Tattoo with the Chase, passport cover, photo of a T-shirt with red-white-red symbols: what Belarusians were tried for in September

Viasna Observes has compiled a monthly list of the strangest and most ridiculous reasons why Belarusians were tried in September.

Mikhail Lapunou recognized as political prisoner

26.09.2023 Mikhail Lapunou recognized as political prisoner

Joint statement of the Belarusian human-rights community

Photo of a dog, slogan "Glory to Ukraine", red-white-red stickers: results of administrative prosecution in August

13.09.2023 Photo of a dog, slogan "Glory to Ukraine", red-white-red stickers: results of administrative prosecution in August

Viasna Observes has compiled a monthly list of the strangest and most ridiculous reasons why Belarusians were tried in August.

“Who will defend us then?” Eight stories of human rights defenders about the crackdown on Viasna

08.08.2023 “Who will defend us then?” Eight stories of human rights defenders about the crackdown on Viasna

February 16 and July 14, 2021, the authorities cracked down on non-governmental organizations and independent media outlets.

Uladzimir Kazeka recognized as political prisoner

19.06.2023 Uladzimir Kazeka recognized as political prisoner

Joint statement of the Belarusian human rights community

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