News for July 2011

Over 10 persons detained at rock concert in Minsk

21.07.2011 Over 10 persons detained at rock concert in Minsk

Over 10 persons were detained at a rock concert and taken to the nearest police station in Minsk last evening.

21.07.2011 Two more death convicts executed in Belarus

Hronda residents Aleh Hryshkavets and Andrei Burdyka sentenced to death for alleged triple murder have been executed, the state-owned Vecherniy Grodno newspaper reports.

Some 30 persons detained in “silent protests” on 20 July

21.07.2011 Some 30 persons detained in “silent protests” on 20 July

Some 30 persons were detained during so called “silent protests” across Belarus on 20 July, with 20 protesters detained in Minsk.

MEP Migalski appeals to Catherine Ashton and Jerzy Buzek for "fast intervention" in the case of Bandarenka

20.07.2011 MEP Migalski appeals to Catherine Ashton and Jerzy Buzek for "fast intervention" in the case of Bandarenka

Dr Marek Migalski sent letters concerning Dzmitry Bandarenka to the Catherine Ashton as well as to Jerzy Buzek, appealing to both for the fast intervention in his case. In the letter to Mr. Buzek Migalski writes that “ I am aware that you must speak up on behalf of all Belarusian political prisoners but due to Dzmitry Bandarenka’s health problems and the perspective of him becoming a disabled person, please do react to this situation immediately”.

20.07.2011 Minor Syarzhuk Aleksiyevich detained in Brest

He is in Lenin District Department of the Interior now and has managed to make only one phone call to a friend.

Minsk residents appeal police violence

20.07.2011 Minsk residents appeal police violence

Two Minsk residents Mr. Uladzimir Marozau and Mrs. Sviatlana Viarheichyk have lodged complaints with the city’s prosecutor’s office, appealing violence reportedly used by the police during a “silent protest” on 6 July.

20.07.2011 Torture in Salihorsk detention center

On 19 July, Young Front activist Ivan Shyla serving an administrative arrest in Salihorsk detention center was taken to hospital with an acute allergy he had contracted during his service in the army.

Activists launch web-site on Belarusian prisoners of conscience

20.07.2011 Activists launch web-site on Belarusian prisoners of conscience

A new web-site Freedom to Political Prisoners in Belarus has been launched as an initiative that “aims at an immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus followed by the full clearance from any related charges.”

20.07.2011 Gay movement activist Natallya Pradzed arrested for 10 days

She has been punished for an unauthorized action this way. LGBT movement activist Syarhei Pradzed has informed Euroradio about it on air.

20.07.2011 Police control Mahilyou “silent” protesters

Policemen visit them to conduct preventive conversations at the beginning of every week.

Mahiliou protesters appeal arrests

19.07.2011 Mahiliou protesters appeal arrests

A number of persons arrested during so called “silent protests” in Mahiliou have lodged complaints with Mahiliou regional court, Viasna’s local office reports.

19.07.2011 Mono-picket against "homophobia of the authorities" in Minsk

Its participant Natallia Pradzed, who held a poster saying "SHOS", was detained.

19.07.2011 Sannikau to be transported to Novapolatsk in nearest days

His wife Iryna Khalip has informed this to BelaPAN news agency.

Prosecuting authorities interrogate protesters instead of considering their appeals

19.07.2011 Prosecuting authorities interrogate protesters instead of considering their appeals

Belarusian prosecuting authorities have received numerous complaints by persons convicted of involvement in “silent protests”, appealing illegal arrest across the country.

Torture used against Zhodzina prisoners

19.07.2011 Torture used against Zhodzina prisoners

Several persons convicted of involvement in the 6 July “silent protest” were reportedly subjected to torture at the prison of Zhodzina, Minsk region.

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