News for 30 Mar 2011

Ales Bialiatski appeals warning in court

30.03.2011 Ales Bialiatski appeals warning in court

Leader of the Human Rights Center “Viasna” Ales Bialiatski has lodged a complaint with Minsk Tsentralny District Court, appealing a warning issued to the human rights defender by the General Prosecutor’s Office on 16 February.

Several participants of 19 December 2010 events face milder charges

30.03.2011 Several participants of 19 December 2010 events face milder charges

The preliminary investigative department of Minsk City Department of Internal Affairs has brought new charges against Uladzimir Niakliayeu, Aliaksandr Fiaduta, Siarhei Vazniak, Andrei Dzmitryeu, Vital Rymasheuski and Nasta Palazhanka.

European Criminal Bar Association condemns disbarment of Belarusian lawyers

30.03.2011 European Criminal Bar Association condemns disbarment of Belarusian lawyers

The European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) was informed by the Human Right Committee of the Polish Bar and other sources of attempts by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Belarus to initiate and endorse restrictions and disbarment against several lawyers who have undertaken the defence of persons suspected or accused of participating in the events that took place in Minsk on 19–20 December 2010.

Analytical review of the trial of Mikita Likhavid

30.03.2011 Analytical review of the trial of Mikita Likhavid

The Human Rights Center “Viasna” believes that: 1. The verdict pronounced by Minsk Partyzanski District Court, sentencing Mikita Likhavid to 3.5 years of imprisonment in a high-security penal colony, is illegal and politically motivated. 2. Mikita Likhavid should be considered a prisoner of conscience and therefore the Human Rights Center “Viasna” demands his acquittal and immediate release.

Belarus urged to release election protesters after student convicted

30.03.2011 Belarus urged to release election protesters after student convicted

Amnesty International has demanded the release of a Belarusian student sentenced today for taking part in a post-election protest - the third similar conviction in the past week.

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