Statement on the launch of an expert mission to observe the presidential elections* in Belarus on January 26, 2025

29.10.2024 Statement on the launch of an expert mission to observe the presidential elections* in Belarus on January 26, 2025

The "Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections" campaign announces the launch of an expert mission to monitor the presidential elections* in Belarus on January 26, 2025.

Former political prisoner Dzmitry Kaneuski: "I felt pressure against me in the penal colony on a daily basis"

28.10.2024 Former political prisoner Dzmitry Kaneuski: "I felt pressure against me in the penal colony on a daily basis"

For almost eight months before his trial, Kaneuski was held in the Homieĺ pre-trial detention center in appalling conditions: rundown walls, cold, dirt, and stench.

"Prison is outside, not inside": artworks from behind the bars

28.10.2024 "Prison is outside, not inside": artworks from behind the bars

The exhibition in Vilnius, which is part of the Relentless Voices project of the Museum of Free Belarus in Warsaw, presents 60 drawings and graphic artworks.

At least 12 Ukrainian citizens held in Belarusian prisons for political reasons

25.10.2024 At least 12 Ukrainian citizens held in Belarusian prisons for political reasons

Viasna reports the stories of 12 Ukrainian political prisoners who are currently imprisoned in Belarus.

At least 360 people detained in Belarus from July to September

25.10.2024 At least 360 people detained in Belarus from July to September

Viasna human rights defenders traditionally calculated the total number of detentions for the third quarter of 2024.

Ukrainians convicted of a "sabotage for the Security Service of Ukraine": father and son sentenced to 20 years in a penal colony

24.10.2024 Ukrainians convicted of a "sabotage for the Security Service of Ukraine": father and son sentenced to 20 years in a penal colony

The trial was handled by judge Yauhen Sharshniou.

Four Scottish MPs take on a godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

23.10.2024 Four Scottish MPs take on a godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

As part of #WeStandBYyou campaign, Kenneth Gibson (Scottish National Party), Clare Haughey (Scottish National Party), Paul Sweeney (Scottish Labour) and Ruth Maguire (Scottish National Party) become godparents of Artsiom Kasakouski, Zhanna Volkava, Hanna Karniayenka and Kseniya Khоdyrаva.

"One girl fainted after an injection right in the hallway": what is happening at Akrescina?

22.10.2024 "One girl fainted after an injection right in the hallway": what is happening at Akrescina?

Viasna spoke with a former prisoner who served her sentence at Akrescina a few weeks ago about her detention, the conditions in the infamous detention centre, the epidemic of rotavirus infection, and medical care.

Journalist Ihar Ilyash detained

22.10.2024 Journalist Ihar Ilyash detained

The photo of the journalist was published by pro-government Telegram channels.

Viasna: We demand to stop the criminal prosecution of human rights defender Alena Masliukova

22.10.2024 Viasna: We demand to stop the criminal prosecution of human rights defender Alena Masliukova

The statement of Human Rights Center Viasna in connection with the sentencing in absentia against human rights defender Alena Masliukova.

The statement on the recognition of eight people as political prisoners

21.10.2024 The statement on the recognition of eight people as political prisoners

Statement by the human rights community of Belarus

Father's Day in Belarus: five stories about political prisoners who are fathers of many children

21.10.2024 Father's Day in Belarus: five stories about political prisoners who are fathers of many children

There are almost 30 political prisoners across the country who are fathers of many children.

"They began to threaten me with a new criminal case": Aliaksei Ramanau speaks about the persecution after the penal colony

21.10.2024 "They began to threaten me with a new criminal case": Aliaksei Ramanau speaks about the persecution after the penal colony

After his release, Aliaksei could not officially get a job anywhere, and then the detentions began.

The statement on the recognition of four people as political prisoners

18.10.2024 The statement on the recognition of four people as political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

In September, at least 170 people were convicted in criminal political cases

17.10.2024 In September, at least 170 people were convicted in criminal political cases

Viasna traditionally reports the specifics of the criminal prosecution last month.

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