Persecution for "agent activity" in Belarus. 19 foreigners convicted

Persecution for "agent activity" in Belarus. 19 foreigners convicted

Under this article, citizens of Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, and Japan have been sentenced to a total of 135 years in a penal colony.

Trials, wanted lists, special proceedings. How are human rights defenders persecuted in Belarus?

Trials, wanted lists, special proceedings. How are human rights defenders persecuted in Belarus?

We report on the persecution of human rights defenders.

Parasites in places of imprisonment is a gross violation of international standards of detention

Parasites in places of imprisonment is a gross violation of international standards of detention

Viasna has collected dozens of testimonies from former prisoners who have been bitten by parasites and explains why this is a gross violation of international standards for the detention of prisoners.

650 people in Belarus convicted of "inciting other social hatred"

650 people in Belarus convicted of "inciting other social hatred"

Viasna reports the people persecuted and the reasons for convictions.

The collection of signatures by presidential candidates is over

The collection of signatures by presidential candidates is over

October 6 was the final day for candidates to collect signatures in the presidential election race.

29 more political prisoners pardoned in Belarus

29 more political prisoners pardoned in Belarus

Among the pardoned, there are 15 people with chronic diseases, six people under the age of 25, three senior citizens, and two people with disabilities.

Human rights situation in Belarus. November 2024

Human rights situation in Belarus. November 2024

Widespread arbitrary repression against political opponents of the regime and dissidents in Belarus intensified in the run-up to the presidential election announced by the authorities.

At least 24 people were released in November after serving their sentences, and 63 more were pardoned

At least 24 people were released in November after serving their sentences, and 63 more were pardoned

What political prisoners served their sentences for and how many of them were imprisoned, Viasna recalls their cases.

"How can free and fair elections take place in such an environment in Belarus?" OSCE countries issued a statement

"How can free and fair elections take place in such an environment in Belarus?" OSCE countries issued a statement

Ahead of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting on December 6, 37 participating states issued a statement on the elections in Belarus.

Exhibition of political prisoners' drawings to open in Warsaw on Human Rights Day

Exhibition of political prisoners' drawings to open in Warsaw on Human Rights Day

On International Human Rights Day, December 10, Viasna invites you to the opening of the exhibition Feelings presenting a collection of artworks created by Belarusian political prisoners in places of imprisonment.

Belarusian political prisoners in high-security prisons: pressure intensifies

Belarusian political prisoners in high-security prisons: pressure intensifies (updated)

Viasna reports how the administration of the colonies punishes political prisoners and which of the political prisoners are recognized as "malicious violators of the order." 

At least 11 political prisoners with disabilities remain behind bars in Belarus

At least 11 political prisoners with disabilities remain behind bars in Belarus

For these people, detention is more often experienced as torture compared to others.

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