News for 20 Feb 2012
20.02.2012 Vitsebsk human rights defender demands release of Siarhei Kavalenka
Vitsebsk human rights defender Pavel Levinau has submitted a written appeal with Pershamaiski District Court demanding a milder measure of restraint for the imprisoned opposition activist Siarhei Kavalenka, ahead of the trial he is to stand on 21 February.
20.02.2012 Hrodna resident appeals fine for refusing fingerprinting
On 20 February, Hrodna resident Ruslan Piatsko lodged an appeal with Hrodna Regional Court against a BYR 700,000 fine for refusing to undergo fingerprinting back on 10 February.
20.02.2012 Babruisk activist appeals fine at Supreme Court
Babruisk resident Artsiom Markhasiou has lodged an appeal with the Supreme Court, after his complaint against a BYR 700,000 fine was dismissed by Mahiliou Regional Court.
20.02.2012 Former political prisoner’s father harassed by tax inspection
On 17 February, Uladzimir Palazhanka, father of the Young Front’s deputy chair Nasta Palazhanka, was summoned to Minsk Pershamaiski District Tax Inspection.
20.02.2012 Salihorsk authorities keep banning pickets
Aliaksandr Rymasheuski, chair of Salihorsk district executive committee, has banned three pickets scheduled for 17-19 February, referring to Par. 6 Art. 5 of the Mass Events Code.
20.02.2012 Brest district authorities ban three protests against worsening living standards
The Brest District Executive Committee has rejected three applications from opposition activists for permission to stage demonstrations in local villages in protest against plunging living standards.
20.02.2012 Inter Press Service: Political Prisoners Facing Oppression
"I had to fight to be treated like a human, not animal," dissident Nikolai Avtukhovich wrote from prison.
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